RIO Technician II - Outpatient Surgery

About the role

Intakes pre-op patients, properly identifies them, and applies ID and allergy bands. Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and allergy list. Assists patients to their assigned beds and orients them to the bed area. Assists in the preparation of charts and makes rounds on nursing units to obtain empty charts. Assists Health Unit Coordinators (HUC) with clerical functions as requested. Transports patients to and from other departments and to the discharge area. Assists with answering call lights, answering telephone calls, and keeping supplies stocked as needed. Assists nurses with patient care as requested. Performs lab draws and EKGs as needed. Supports customer and employee satisfaction activities of the organization. Maintains good relationships with physicians, management, other departments, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Intakes pre-op patients, properly identifies them, and applies ID and allergy bands.
• Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and allergy list.
• Assists patients to their assigned beds and orients them to the bed area.
• Aids in the preparation of charts and making rounds on nursing units to obtain empty charts.
• Aids Health Unit Coordinators (HUC) with clerical functions as requested.
• Transports patients to and from other departments and to the discharge area.
• Assists with answering call lights, answering telephone calls, and keeping supplies stocked as needed.
• Assists nurses with patient care as requested.
• Performs lab draws and EKGs as needed.
• Supports customer and employee satisfaction activities of the organization.
• Maintains good relationships with physicians, management, other departments, and staff.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• EKG and Venipuncture skills.
• Organizational skills (preferred).
• Current knowledge of medical terminology (preferred).
• Computer skills (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• PCT Training/experience (preferred).
• CNA experience (highly preferred).
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (required).

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv (preferred).
• Field Of Study: N/A.
• PCT Training/experience (preferred).
• CNA experience (highly preferred).

Skills

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• EKG and Venipuncture skills.
• Organizational skills (preferred).
• Current knowledge of medical terminology (preferred).
• Computer skills (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off from Day One.
• 403-B Retirement Plan.
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave.
• Whole Person Well-being Resources.
• Mental Health Resources and Support.
• Pet Benefits.

Pay

$15.87 - $25.38

Schedule

Schedule will be 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday. Most shifts will be from 0600-1430 but on late start days it will be 0700-1530.

Physical Requirements

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Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.