Patient Care Tech
Company: OrthoVirginia
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic
and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time, experienced
Operating Room Patient Care Tech to join our team! Along with a
collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding
employment package includes: competitive salaries, excellent
medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a
generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability
insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.
Position Summary The Patient Care Tech is responsible for assisting
the operating room staff in the delivery of safe, effective, and
quality patient-family centered care for all patient populations.
Primary Functions & Accountabilities Replenish all linens in
cabinets and warmers. Restock linen cart from Linen Company as
needed. Set up preop bays for morning and as needed throughout the
day. Cleans and disinfects all items that come in contact with
patient after each use. Strips all linen, disinfects stretcher or
chair, and remakes with clean linen for next use. Replenish
supplies as used to maintain an adequate PAR level. Move patients
when needed. Holds patients for preps. Assist operating room staff
with turnover of rooms between cases. Assist with the unpacking and
restocking of supplies. Possess and provide good customer service
skills. Protect patient's rights, dignity, and privacy. Collaborate
effectively with other disciplines as appropriate. Participate in
quality review and performance improvement projects. Use
problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective
work relationships with team members. Maintain required
competencies. Pursue professional growth with no less than 10
contact hours of education. Attend required meetings and
educational sessions. Act as a patient advocate and maintain
privacy of all appropriate information. Performs other related
duties as assigned. Must be able to multi-task with a strong sense
of responsibility and initiative Strong written and verbal
communication and interpersonal skills Exceptional customer service
skills and focus Must be comfortable assessing situations and
resolving or escalating as required Able to establish/maintain
effective working relationships with patients, staff payers and
team members Strong working knowledge with insurance
authorizations, limitations/coverage, eligibility, billing,
insurance regulations, insurance benefits and appeal processes Must
be able to understand and explain most insurance and billing
questions as it pertains to the patient Position Requirements High
school diploma or GED equivalent Six months of Operating Room
Technician experience BLS certification Basic Computer Skills
Physical Demands Physically demanding, high-stress environment
Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases,
chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and pulling
heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling and
lifting supplies Manual and finger dexterity Hand and eye
coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds Corrected
vision and hearing to within normal range Working irregular hours
including evenings
Keywords: OrthoVirginia, Lynchburg , Patient Care Tech, Other , Lynchburg, Virginia
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