Perioperative PCT (Patient Care Technician) - Operating Room

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

23h • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Patient Care Technician assists the clinical team by providing indirect patient care and completing nonpatient-care tasks in the operating room. The role supports surgical case preparation and room turnover in a fast-paced surgical setting. The PCT is on their feet for the entire shift, so comfortable, supportive footwear is needed.

Cooper’s Camden Campus has 30 operating rooms and performs more than 70 surgeries each day. The surgical services team cares for complex cases and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement.

Requirements

• Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support).
• Visual and auditory acuity for information retrieval and computer monitor use.
• Ability to remain on their feet throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care hospital experience, such as as a Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, or PCS.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Turn over operating rooms by removing trash, cleaning all areas including the OR table, making up the table, and mopping the floor.
• Gather equipment, supplies, and instrumentation for surgical cases.
• Change OR tables when necessary.
• Set up the entire OR for the next case or the first case of the day, including making the bed and positioning the required equipment appropriately.
• Take specimens to the lab.
• Take returns to CSP and put away returns stored in the upstairs OR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED