Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital · 2 weeks ago
Perioperative Care Tech CDH OR Full-time Days
Winfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is committed to delivering world-class care and is seeking a Perioperative Care Technician. This role involves delivering skilled and effective direct and indirect perioperative care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, while maintaining a safe and clean environment and participating in continuous quality improvement activities.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way
Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur
Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time
Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement
Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide
Collaborates with the RN to assist in addressing patient safety and legal issues
Clarifies with the RN any special procedures or observations necessary
Communicates patients' progress toward desired outcomes and diagnostic results to RN as appropriate
Reports consistently patient data in a concise and thorough manner
Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and or information systems
Performs required clinical skills in a timely efficient manor per protocol, such as: vital sign measurement, aseptic technique, non-invasive specimen collection, hot and cold applications, simple respiratory therapy, post mortem care. Also includes: application of teds/pneumatic teds, clipping, preparation of IV's, restocking of unit, ambulation and toileting of patients, and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance of the unit
Gathers data necessary for planning the care of patients to include intake, output, and vital signs
Assists with admission, orientation of patient and family to room, discharge and transporting of patients
Observes patients carefully for significant changes
Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or oral assignments and direction
Maintains Education Record and participates in annual competencies
Partners with manager to create a plan to provide employee with the necessary skills to deliver up-to-date patient care
Provides Warm Open Welcome to all patients, visitors, and staff
Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and other customers in a manner that shows genuine caring concern
Assists with house-wide and department-wide Quality Improvement activities
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Medical terminology, proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills
CPR – Basic Life Support
Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 70 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Proficient in phlebotomy/blood draws/EKG/glucoscans
Nursing Assistant Certification
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Company
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Central DuPage Hospital is part of Northwestern Medicine.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Claudia Mahoney
Associate Chief Nursing Officer
Jessica Arendarczyk
Project Partner
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