DepartmentPre Admission Testing Job Summary Welcome to Pre-admission testing! PAT is a small but mighty team-oriented department.  We prepare patients for elective surgeries or invasive procedures by obtaining thorough medical histories via intake calls or in-person interviews. Patient population includes all ages, pediatrics to geriatrics. We evaluate the patient’s medical history and surgical/procedural plan using PAT anesthesia protocols. Team members collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure a safe and timely surgery/procedure with optimal outcomes. We provide professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practi