Pre-Op Assessment Tech
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $18.00 - $25.25 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
As a Pre-Op you are an integral member of the Pre-op Assessment Department to assist in the provision of quality care to patients presenting to PAT and works under the direction of the RN. This position involves no delegation of tasks or supervision of other members of the healthcare team. The PAT Tech will assume personal accountability for organizational mission, core, and SHARE values.
Paramount to this role will be the need for excellent communication skills, as this position will be the
primary contact in public relations for this unit. The scope of responsibilities include: data collection
related to patient care, phlebotomy, obtaining vitals signs and EKGs, and frequent communication with
various physician’s offices via phone and fax; documenting this interaction in the medical record.
In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Pre-op Assessment Technician coordinates the clerical
functions and activities of the department, working closely with Central Scheduling to ensure the best
utilization of departmental human resources.
The Pre-op Assessment Technician is responsible for the accurate transcription of physician’s orders,
while managing patient documentation systems . This employee demonstrates the ability to facilitate
communication between healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and is sensitive to the
needs of patients, families, and fellow coworkers.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma/ G.E.D. (preferred)
License/Certifications Requirements:
- BLS (American Heart Association) (required)
- Emergency Medical Technician: EMT-B or EMT-I (preferred)
- Medical Assistant with Phlebotomist experience (preferred)
- EKG experience (preferred)
Minimum Experience Requiremwents:
- Successful passing of written pre-assessment (preferred)
Completion of St. Mary-Corwin HUC orientation (preferred)
Knowledge of medical terminology symbols, and abbreviations, charting procedures-documentation, and
computer skills including use of, TDS, Excel and Windows applications
Has knowledge of organizational chart/ relationships
Phydical Requidrements:
Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10
lbs. constantly.
Schedule: Full time (days)
Where You'll Work
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Equal Opportunity
CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.