Perioperative Care Tech: Pre/Post-Op OR Support

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 51,949,000 - 67,566,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Salary increases and incentive bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Perioperative Care Tech in Illinois to assist RNs in delivering perioperative care, ensuring a safe, clean environment and efficient workflow. You will participate in continuous quality improvement and support department operations.

The role emphasizes patient communication, safety, and adherence to policies, with opportunities for professional development and certification maintenance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly.
• Uses service recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks on time.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and cost-reduction efforts.
• Collaborates with RN to ensure patient safety and care quality.
• Documents patient care activities and data using appropriate forms or systems.

Skills

Medical terminology

English communication

CPR – Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

Glucoscans

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Perioperative Care Tech in Illinois to assist RNs in delivering perioperative care, ensuring a safe, clean environment and efficient workflow. You will participate in continuous quality improvement and support department operations.

The role emphasizes patient communication, safety, and adherence to policies, with opportunities for professional development and certification maintenance.