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Preadmission Testing RN

Dublin, OH

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32 Department Pre Admission Testing Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you ...

OhioHealth

Preadmission Testing RN

Dublin, OH · On-site

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32 Department Pre Admission Testing Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you ...

Ohio Health

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32 Department Pre Admission Testing Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you ...

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How much do preadmission testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for preadmission testing in the United States is $65.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.88 and $72.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do they do for preadmission testing?

Preadmission testing for this role involves conducting assessments such as medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health status before procedures or treatments. The job may also include preparing reports, coordinating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with testing protocols and safety standards.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in Preadmission Testing, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in Preadmission Testing often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multiple departments, managing tight patient schedules, and ensuring all necessary tests and documentation are completed before surgery. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential to handle last-minute changes or incomplete patient information. Building collaborative relationships with surgical teams, physicians, and administrative staff can streamline processes and help ensure patients are optimally prepared for their procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Preadmission Testing, and why are they important?

To excel in Preadmission Testing, you need a solid background in nursing or allied health, strong assessment skills, and familiarity with preoperative protocols, typically anchored by an RN or allied health licensure. Knowledge of electronic health records (EHRs), lab ordering systems, and preoperative screening tools is essential for efficiency and accuracy. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills help you collaborate with surgical teams and ensure patient preparedness. These skills are crucial for identifying potential risks, improving patient outcomes, and facilitating seamless surgical workflows.

What is the difference between Preadmission Testing vs Medical Assistant?

AspectPreadmission TestingMedical Assistant
CredentialsTypically requires high school diploma or equivalent; may include certification in phlebotomy or EKGHigh school diploma; certification or training in medical assisting preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient centers during patient intakeDoctor's offices, clinics, hospitals assisting with patient care
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities conducting patient assessments before procedures or admissionsMedical practices providing clinical support and patient care
Common Search & ComparisonPre-admission testing procedures, preoperative assessmentsMedical assisting duties, clinical support roles

While both roles are involved in patient care, Preadmission Testing focuses on conducting assessments before hospital admissions or procedures, often requiring specific testing skills. Medical Assistants support clinical tasks in healthcare settings, assisting physicians and nurses. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in healthcare.

What is preadmission testing?

Preadmission testing refers to the medical evaluations and laboratory tests that patients undergo before being admitted to a hospital for surgery or a procedure. These tests help identify any potential health risks or conditions that need to be managed prior to the operation, ensuring patient safety and reducing the risk of complications. Common tests may include blood work, EKGs, chest X-rays, and a review of medications and medical history. The goal is to optimize your health before surgery and to ensure a smooth and safe hospital experience.
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Infographic showing various Preadmission Testing job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,249 per year, or $66 per hour.
RN Preadmission Testing

RN Preadmission Testing

Coffee Regional Medical Center

Douglas, GA

Other

Posted 17 days ago

Coffee Regional Medical Center rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

772nd of 995 rated hospitals

Job description

RN Preadmission Testing
POSITION SUMMARY
  • The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and conducting preoperative assessments to ensure patients are medically optimized and cleared for surgical or procedural interventions. This role emphasizes obtaining, reviewing, and validating all required medical clearances, diagnostics, and documentation in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare disciplines. The PAT RN helps reduce day-of-surgery cancellations and ensures patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Preoperative Assessment & Evaluation
  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments (in-person or via phone) including medical history, medication reconciliation, allergies, and risk screening.
  • Identify comorbidities or risk factors that may impact surgical outcomes.
  • Utilize standardized protocols to determine the need for additional testing or specialty clearance.
Clearance Coordination (Core Function)
  • Coordinate and obtain required medical clearances (e.g., cardiology, pulmonary, primary care, anticoagulation, anesthesia review).
  • Review and validate that all medical clearances meet facility, anesthesia, and surgeon requirements.
  • Track outstanding clearance items and follow up proactively to ensure completion prior to scheduled procedure.
  • Communicate deficiencies or concerns to appropriate providers and escalate when necessary.
Diagnostics & Documentation
  • Order, review, and track preoperative tests (e.g., labs, EKGs, imaging) per protocol.
  • Ensure all results are received, reviewed, and appropriately filed in the patient record.
  • Collaborate with providers to address abnormal findings prior to surgery.
Patient Education & Preparation
  • Provide preoperative instructions, including NPO guidelines, medication management, and arrival expectations.
  • Educate patients on procedure preparation and post-operative expectations.
  • Ensure patient understanding and compliance with pre-surgical requirements.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Serve as a liaison between patients, surgeons, anesthesia, primary care providers, and specialists.
  • Communicate readiness status and address barriers to clearance.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary planning for high-risk patients.
Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
  • Support audit readiness related to preoperative processes.
Key Competencies
  • Clinical judgment: ability to identify risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Organization & follow-through: strong tracking and task management skills for clearances.
  • Communication: effective coordination across multiple providers and departments.
  • Attention to detail: ensuring all requirements are complete and accurate prior to surgery.
  • Patient-centered care: ability to educate and guide patients through preoperative preparation.
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
  2. Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred).
  3. Minimum 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience (perioperative, PACU, ICU, or med-surg preferred).
  4. Strong knowledge of preoperative assessment and surgical risk factors.
  5. Proficiency in EHR systems and clinical documentation.
  6. Experience in pre-admission testing or surgical services.
  7. Familiarity with anesthesia requirements and surgical clearance protocols.
  8. Case management or care coordination experience.
Work Environment
  • Hospital ambulatory surgery center setting.
  • Typically daytime hours with limited weekend/holiday requirements.
  • Occasionally can be floated to other areas as needed.
  • Combination of in-person patient interaction and telephone-based assessments.
Performance Metrics
  • Reduction in day-of-surgery cancellations.
  • Percentage of patients fully cleared prior to scheduled procedures.
  • Turnaround time for clearance completion.
  • Compliance with documentation and regulatory standards.
  • Patient satisfaction with preoperative preparation.
  1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Excellent customer service skills.
    • Reads and understands the English language.
    • Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
    • Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
    • Ability to process information and prioritize
    • Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
    • Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
    • Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
    • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
    • Basic computer literacy
    • Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
    • Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
    • Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
  1. Licensure
    • Licensed in good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing and EKG Course.
    • BCLS
    • Additional certifications may be required: ACLS, PALS, etc.
  2. Experience
    • 1 - 2 years experience preferred.
  3. Interpersonal skills
    • Positive and effective communication skills
  4. Essential technical/motor skills
  1. Essential physical requirements
    • Heavy: Exert 50 - 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - >75%
  1. Essential mental requirements
  1. Essential sensory requirements
  2. Other
    • Basic skills as defined by licensure/certification.
  1. Equipment used
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
    • Level I
  1. Age of Patient Populations Served
    • Neonates 1 - 30 days
    • Infants 30 days - 1 year
    • Children 1 - 12 years
    • Adolescents 13 - 18 years
    • Adults 19 - 70 years
    • Geriatrics - 70+ years

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
  • CRMC employees are devoted to serving our customers - including patients, physicians, fellow-employees and our community by adhering to the Standards of Performance. We are here to make all our customers feel special.
  1. Respectful and Confidential - Employee respects the rights of privacy of our patients. Ensures cultural differences are respected.
  2. Responsive - Employee responds quickly, graciously and appropriately to customer needs. Employee thanks customers.
  3. Gratitude and Attitude - Employee's behavior shows that he/she believes that each of us controls our own attitude and that what is important is not so much as what happens to us, but how we choose to react to it.
  4. Pride, Ownership, and Image - Employee accepts all the rights and responsibilities of being a part of the CRMC family.
  5. Communication - Employee is personally accountable for positive communication with the customer - patients, family members and co-workers.
  6. Teamwork - Employee contributes positively to the CRMC team and is committed to treating coworkers with courtesy, honesty and respect. Employee abides by the Time and Attendance Policy. Employee has team pride in the purpose of our work - saving lives.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  • Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position's purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.
    • Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients as evidenced by:
      • Performs admission assessment in accordance with specific unit standards.
      • Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs on admission
      • Identifies discharge planning needs of patient/family/significant other on admission.
      • Verification of patient identity.
      • Verification of patient allergies, NPO status.
      • Checks current history and physical, laboratory results, the execution of pre-procedure orders and results of ordered diagnostics, if applicable.
    • Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs as evidenced by:
      • Plan of care will include nursing diagnosis statement for each identified problem.
      • Develops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plan as per unit standard.
      • Assembles necessary supplies/equipment prior to start of case.
      • Checks for availability and proper condition of necessary supplies and equipment.
    • Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient as evidenced by:
      • Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications. Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects.
      • Observes five Rs for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, right time.
      • Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
      • Administers blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures.
      • Demonstrates the ability to do blood draws properly.
      • Complete an EKG on patients.
      • Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.
      • Assesses and documents IV site per unit standard.
      • Identifies priorities and executes nursing care appropriately.
      • Provides emotional support and comfort measures.
      • Correctly collects and accurately labels specimens.
    • Evaluates and reassesses the identified problems, care provided and patient's responses in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered as evidenced by:
      • Reassessment of plan of care is done per unit standard.
      • Assesses the patient/significant other's response to teaching plan in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
      • Based on reassessment, plan of care will remain the same or be modified to meet the patient/significant other's identified needs.
      • Documents outcomes of patient care.
    • Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care as evidenced by:
      • Nursing assessment is complete and accurate per unit standard.
      • Day surgery record/form accurately reflects nursing interventions and medical plan of care.
      • Discharge plan and documentation accurately reflects patient and/or significant other's ability to manage care after discharge. Referrals are made based on identified needs.
      • Interagency communication referral forms are complete and accurate.
      • Documents use of narcotics according to hospital policy and procedure.
      • Accurately and promptly documents unusual occurrences notes during the patient stay.
    • Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development as evidenced by:
      • Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and procedures.
      • Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure.
      • Attends hospital-sponsored training programs as required by department.
    • Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit/department as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed as evidenced by:
      • Demonstrates the ability to rapidly assess the patient, differentiating between long and short-term needs.
      • Patients are discharged from the unit/department with consideration given to age and mobility.
      • Discharge instructions are thorough and clear. Signatures obtained as per policy.
      • Patients prepared for their procedure(s) and chart completed in timely manner.
      • Properly demonstrates ability to recognize cardiac rhythms and to treat arrhythmias appropriately.
    • Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
    • Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens as evidenced by:
      • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
      • Attends annual education programs.
      • Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment.
    • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and court...

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