Perioperative Care Tech Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Perioperative Care Tech to assist RNs in delivering perioperative care and to manage supplies for same-day add-on procedures and next-day surgeries. The role emphasizes independent work, accuracy, and patient safety in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Hours are 6am-2:30pm Monday through Friday with a weekend call rotation (8am-4:30pm Sat/Sun every 6 weeks). A proactive, self-starter attitude and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology proficiency and strong English communication skills required.
• CPR – Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in delivering direct and indirect perioperative care.
• Pick disposable supplies, trays and peel packed instruments for procedures.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, clean perioperative environment.
• Accurately document patient data and care activities.
• Provide information and updates to patients and families in a timely manner.
• Support department quality improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPR – Basic Life Support

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

*This position will be responsible for picking cases daily and assisting with odds and ends including paperwork/filing.

Seeking a self-starter who can work independently to pick disposable supplies, trays, and peel packed instruments for same day add-on procedures and pick all of the next day procedures (surgeries).

Hours: 6am - 2:30pm M-F
Weekend Call Rotation: 1 weekend every 6 weeks. 8am - 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday

The Perioperative Care Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A clinically competent Perioperative Care Technician who works under the supervision of the RN in delivering skilled and effective direct and indirect perioperative care and all related functions. Utilizes initiative, strives to maintain steady level of productivity. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Participates in the department’s continuous quality improvement and activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Collaborates with the RN to assist in addressing patient safety and legal issues.
• Clarifies with the RN any special procedures or observations necessary.
• Communicates patients' progress toward desired outcomes and diagnostic results to RN as appropriate.
• Reports consistently patient data in a concise and thorough manner.
• Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and or information systems.
• Performs required clinical skills in a timely efficient manor per protocol, such as: vital sign measurement, aseptic technique, non-invasive specimen collection, hot and cold applications, simple respiratory therapy, post mortem care. Also includes: application of teds/pneumatic teds, clipping, preparation of IV's, restocking of unit, ambulation and toileting of patients, and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance of the unit.
• Gathers data necessary for planning the care of patients to include intake, output, and vital signs.
• Assists with admission, orientation of patient and family to room, discharge and transporting of patients.
• Observes patients carefully for significant changes.
• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or oral assignments and direction.
• Maintains Education Record and participates in annual competencies.
• Partners with manager to create a plan to provide employee with the necessary skills to deliver up-to-date patient care.
• Provides Warm Open Welcome to all patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and other customers in a manner that shows genuine caring concern.
• Assists with house-wide and department-wide Quality Improvement activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical terminology, proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR – Basic Life Support

Preferred:

• Proficient in phlebotomy/blood draws/EKG/glucoscans
• Nursing Assistant Certification

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.