Perioperative Technician/PCA

Job description

Overview Provides compassionate personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse that assists the patient in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort and healing. Under the supervision of the RN assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. Responsibilities: - Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the registerednurse to include but not limited to: - measure and record intake and output - measure and record vital signs, O2 Saturation, weight, height - positioning patients; lifting and turning patients; - applying/utilizing special equipment; - assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; - ambulating the patient; - pre-operative and post-operative care; - application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices; - removal of foley catheters; - perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile); sitz baths - non-medicated enemas; - application of heat and cold; - care of the incontinent patient; - skin care to the immobilized pat...