PERIOPERATIVE PCT (PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN) - OPERATING ROOM

About the role

Assists the Clinical team in providing indirect patient care, plus has nonpatient care responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Taking out the trash
• Cleaning all areas of the OR, including the OR table, making the table up, and mopping the floor
• Gathering equipment, supplies, and instrumentation for surgical cases
• Changing OR tables when necessary
• Room set up: setting up the entire OR room for the next case or first case of the day; this includes making the bed, having necessary equipment in the room positioned appropriately for the case
• Taking specimens to the lab
• Taking returns to CSP and putting returns away that live in the OR upstairs
• PCT will be on your feet, the entire shift, so comfortable, supportive footwear is needed

Overview

At Cooper University Health Care, you’ll find one of the most dynamic surgical environments in the region. Cooper’s Camden Campus is South Jersey’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, our OR team cares for some of the most complex and meaningful cases you’ll encounter.

With 30 operating rooms and over 70 surgeries each day, you’ll be part of a team that thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech setting while delivering world-class care. Cooper’s surgical services is growing fast, creating new opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement.

Experience Required

Acute Care Hospital experience preferred (i.e.: Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, PCS, etc.)

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Licenses/Certifications Required

Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)

Special Requirements

2:30-11 PM
Weekend, holiday and rotation required

Pay

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure that our staff have everything they need to succeed both at work and at home.

Awards and Designations

Cooper University Health Care is recognized by many independent, national organizations for our standards of quality, excellence and safety.

Military and Veterans

Cooper is proud to employ veterans and active military from every branch of the armed services as part of our Cooper team. Their contributions to our organization, our community, and our patients are highly valued and appreciated.

Nursing

Nursing At Cooper, teamwork, respect and professional development are in our DNA. Be part of our team and on the forefront of innovation at the area’s leading academic health system. A Cooper nurse is ready to learn, ready to teach, and above all – ready first.

Cooper in the Community

We take our role in the community very seriously. With a mission to serve, to heal and to educate, the Cooper Community Health Outreach Team provides several health education programs, presentations and consultations.