Perioperative PCT (Patient Care Technician) - Operating Room - PRN
About The Position
The Perioperative Patient Care Technician assists the clinical team with indirect patient care and performs nonpatient-care duties in the operating room. Duties include turning over rooms by removing trash, cleaning the operating room and table, preparing the table, and mopping the floor; gathering equipment, supplies, and instrumentation for surgical cases; changing operating room tables as needed; and setting up operating rooms for the next case or the first case of the day, including preparing the bed and positioning necessary equipment. The PCT also transports specimens to the laboratory and returns supplies to CSP, putting away items stored in the operating room area. The position involves being on one's feet throughout the shift, so comfortable, supportive footwear is needed. The role is based in a fast-paced surgical environment with 30 operating rooms and more than 70 surgeries each day, supporting complex cases and a growing surgical services team.
Requirements
- Current New Jersey Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Visual and auditory acuity for information retrieval and computer monitor use.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care hospital experience, such as experience as a Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, or PCS.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Assist the clinical team with indirect patient care.
- Turn over operating rooms by removing trash, cleaning all areas and the operating room table, making up the table, and mopping the floor.
- Gather equipment, supplies, and instrumentation for surgical cases.
- Change operating room tables when necessary.
- Set up the operating room for the next case or first case of the day, including preparing the bed and positioning necessary equipment.
- Transport specimens to the laboratory.
- Take returns to CSP and put away returns stored in the operating room area.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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