OR PERIOPERATIVE PCT - (PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN)

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to exceptional patient care. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting surgical teams by ensuring the operating room is prepared and equipped for each procedure. Your responsibilities will include room turnover, gathering necessary supplies, and assisting with various tasks that enhance patient care. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about healthcare and patient support.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care hospital settings preferred.
• Visual and auditory acuity for information retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical team in providing indirect patient care.
• Room turnover and setup for surgical cases.
• Gather equipment and supplies for surgeries.

Skills

Patient Care

Room Turnover

Equipment Handling

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

OR PERIOPERATIVE PCT - (PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN)
Camden, NJ
Job ID 39048 Job Type Full Time
Shift Day
Specialty Nursing/Clinical Support

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About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Overview

The following actions are the PCT's job responsibilities within the OR.

• Assists the Clinical team in providing indirect patient care, plus has nonpatient care responsibilities to include but not limited to:
• Room turnover: includes taking out the trash, cleaning all areas of the OR, including the OR table, making the table up, and mopping the floor
• Gathering equipment, supplies, and instrumentation for surgical cases
• Changing OR tables when necessary
• Room set up: setting up the entire OR room for the next case or first case of the day; this includes making the bed, having necessary equipment in the room positioned appropriately for the case
• Taking specimens to the lab
• Take returns to CSP and put returns away that live in the OR upstairs.
• PCT will be on your feet, the entire shift, so comfortable, supportive footwear is needed.

Experience Required

Acute Care Hospital experience preferred (i.e.: Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, PCS, etc.)

Visual and auditory acuity for information retrieval and computer monitor use.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

American Heart Association BLS

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