Perioperative Clinical Tech - Surgical Services Full Time

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Perioperative Clinical Technician (PCT) to support the nursing staff in the surgical setting. This full-time role requires Monday through Friday days with on-call weekends/holidays and a 30-minute call response time.

You will assist with operating room preparation, ensure carts and supplies are ready, and perform routine clinical tasks under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 12 months relevant OR healthcare/clinical experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal/ customer service skills
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with established constraints.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities up to 50lbs.
• Ability to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age group of patients.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in perioperative care.
• Prepare operating rooms and case carts.
• Ensure the surgery area is stocked and supplied to meet needs.
• Assist with routine clinical tasks as directed by RN staff.
• Respond to on-call requirements with a 30-minute response time.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Department: 37703 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Call requirement rotation weekends and holidays. 30 Minute call response time.

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Scheduled Hours: Full Time; Monday through Friday Noon to 8:30 pm, including rotating call for weekends and holidays (must be able to arrive to the hospital within 30 minutes when taking call).

Purpose:

The Perioperative Clinical Technician (PCT) supports the nursing staff in the provision of care to all patients requiring surgical intervention in the operating room. Works under the direction of the RN in accordance with the standards of practice and the mission and philosophy of Advocate Aurora Condell Medical Center. Accountabilities: Responsible for professional growth and self-development objectives. Participates in the preparation of the operating rooms and / or case carts. Ensures the surgery area is appropriately stocked and supplied to meet the needs of the patient and nursing staff. Provides assistance with supportive clinical tasks as defined by policy and procedure and as directed by licensed RN staff.

Position Requirements:

High School diploma/GED or equivalent.

12 months relevant OR or healthcare/clinical experience preferred.

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Good organizational skills

Good interpersonal/ customer service skills

CPR certification.

Ability to work in fast paced environment with established constraints.

May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.

Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities up to 50lbs.

Ability to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age group of patients. Ability to communicate appropriately within the constraints of the OR environment.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with the lift patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.