Patient Care Tech PRN

Location

2855 Gramercy, Houston, TX 77025

Position Summary

Contributes to the organization by providing recovery assistance to patients; assist patients with discharge. Other key responsibilities include housekeeping duties, assisting with stocking and placement of supplies, and providing (as needed) back‑up relief and support to the Administrative Assistant position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ vital signs as required under the direction of nursing staff.
• Properly connect patients to oxygen machines, blood pressure machines, pulse‑ox monitors, and ECG leads.
• Ensure that the recovery room and recovery restroom are suitable for patient recovery.
• Assist with transfers to the operating room.
• Assist patients in preparation for discharge as directed by nursing staff.
• Act as liaison between the patient and the patient’s family or designated representative(s) to communicate discharge needs.
• Escort patients (by wheelchair or ambulation) to the discharge area and assist with accessing transport vehicles.
• Prepare the room for subsequent cases by cleaning the area.
• Observe universal precautions.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement/Safety Program.
• Assist with housekeeping responsibilities as directed by nursing staff.
• Pull linen bags daily from the PACU area.
• Change and wipe down the bed after each patient.
• Change out cables from recovery to pre‑op.
• Remove/unplug oxygen from the wall after each case.
• Restock blankets; doctor caps in the recovery area; doctor scrubs when scheduled for surgery; soda, juice, water, and crackers.
• Make fresh coffee for the family waiting area (check hourly) and keep the coffee area clean and well stocked at all times.
• Tuesday and Friday additional duties: change batteries on stretchers.
• Friday (or Thursday if Friday is closed) additional duties: gather all linen from men’s/women’s dressing rooms and recovery area; make sheet packs for stretchers; restock dressing‑room scrubs; lock any unlocked doors.
• Perform other tasks and duties as directed by nursing staff, including providing back‑up relief and support to the Administrative Assistant position.
• Maintain patient privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors, family, or patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the exposure control plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in customer service or a related field.
• Training in business office activities; medical/ophthalmology office experience preferred, with knowledge of managed‑care issues.

Benefits

• Continuing education, including JCAHPO & ABOC.
• Holidays and paid time off.
• Bereavement leave.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Free life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.
• Eye‑care benefits and optical discounts.