Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) RN - FT

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Description Athens Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center located in Athens, GA is hiring for a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) RN. Position may require travel to other affiliated surgery centers. Candidate must be flexible and willing to work in both Pre-Operative and PACU settings as needed. Job Summary: Prepares and clears all patients scheduled for surgery prior to their admission date to prevent surgery cancellations and delays. Exemplifies excellent patient triage assessments by either verbal conversations or an in person visit.Organize and complete chart production, assessments, complete history & physicals, anesthesia preparation/clearance, operative consents and education. Medication knowledge and interactions is also vital.Confirm all pre operative requirements are met and notify any abnormal test results to anesthesia. Knowledge of performing diagnostic test such as EKG's & venipunctures for lab drawings. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Has Competency in the Following Areas: - Review each patients chart that is scheduled for surgery or a procedure - Ability to perform a head-to-toe preoperative assessment on all patients and reassesses, as needed. This includes adolescent, adult,...