Surgical Technologist, Operating Room - Chicago, IL - Interventional Radiology Technologist
Company: UChicago Medicine Mitchell Hospital (AKA Bernard A
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 19, 2023
Job Description:
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room (Days, Evenings) -
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Technologist in the Operating
Room Department. (Days, Evenings)--**Sign On Bonus Available**--As
a Surgical Technologist II, you will be involved in process
improvement or quality initiatives related to, but outside of,
Perioperative Services. You will assist the nursing and medical
staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical
intervention and performance of surgical scrub technologist duties;
collaborates with nursing and other disciplines, when necessary, to
revise the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient.
Has constant contact with the Operating Room staff, physicians,
clerical staff, anesthesia staff and materials
management.--Essential Job Functions
- Independently performs surgical scrub role on the operative
field and is able to scrub in all services, adult and
pediatric.
- Applies knowledge related to emergency and trauma situations
and surgical procedures in the operating room.
- Demonstrates infection control practices by utilizing proper
aseptic technique while dealing with blood/body fluid.
- Correctly uses all sterilizers and high level disinfectors
related to surgical procedures; documents appropriately and
maintains competencies, as required.
- In conjunction with Specialty Manager, Charge Nurse and Central
Sterile Processing,demonstrates organizational skills in case
preparation, case cart picking and accurate room set-up for
instrument and tray contents in scheduled cases. Sets up
instruments, supplies and equipment according to surgeon's
preference cards, policies and procedures and standards of
care.
- Operates and troubleshoots video systems as needed. Works in
collaboration with Administrative Coordinators, Specialty Managers,
Clinical Engineering, and In-House Vendors to maintain video
systems.
- Provides cost-effective care by proper use of equipment and
instruments. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies based
on assessed needs, standard of care and surgeon's preference
cards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of immediate and long term outcomes of
surgical activities including, but not limited to: sponge, needle
and instrument count, aseptic technique, proper handling of
specimens, proper labeling and handling of medications on sterile
field and care of electrosurgical active electrodes and
implants.
- In collaboration with Perioperative Educators and Managers,
develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics
and/or courses for operating room technologist colleagues and
Central Sterile Processing staff.
- Assists in performing care of the surgical patient, including:
- Helps team to prepare room,helps open packs, supplies, and
instrument sets,helps position patient, monitors sterile field,
opens sterile supplies onto sterile field before procedure,
performs counts, handles specimen(s), assists with emergency
situations, and assures quality measures are met, such as Surgical
Care Improvement Project (SCIP) core measures.
- In collaboration with Circulating RN, Specialty Manager and
Charge Nurse, determines individual patient/surgeon needs and
adjusts instrumentation and supplies according to those needs.
- Inventories and restocks supplies in individual OR suites and
Specialty Service carts.
- Responsible for reviewing and updating preference cards in
collaboration with the specialty team.
- In collaboration with Specialty Manager and Central Sterile
Processing management team, acts as a liaison to Central Sterile
Processing (CSP) in the maintenance of specialty instrumentation
necessary to enhance the delivery of quality patient care for
assigned service.
- Communicates to Scheduling Board Manager, Anesthesia
Coordinator, Charge Nurse, Perioperative management team accurate
and timely information regarding patient status and OR
schedule.Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
- Minimum (1-3) years of Operating Room experience--Preferred
Qualifications
- Interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate communication
- Basic knowledge and ability to perform surgical technologist
skills, analytical skills necessary to interpret and communicate
data relevant to direct patient care to RN and MD
- Ability to function as a member of the surgical team, carrying
out the instructions of surgeons and of the Circulating RN with
speed, accuracy, and concentration
- Able to prioritize daily activities
- Able to recognize and intervene in life threatening
situations
- Able to maintain composure under stressful circumstances
- Demonstrates higher level critical thinking and--problem
solving--skills, thinks on an organizational level
- Demonstrates a competent, courteous and professional manner
with--coworkers, physicians, visitors, patients and others
- Maintaining confidentiality in execution of all duties, and
superior knowledge and expert practice in the scrub role in
advanced surgical procedures
- Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in making
decisions related to surgical patient care. Demonstrates critical
thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs
of the patient and surgeon
- Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks
- Able to wear lead aprons (ranging in weight from 10-25 pounds)
for prolonged periods of time for protection from exposure to
radiation.
- Able to fulfill on-call responsibilities, being alert and ready
to work in emergency situations--Surgical Technologist II
Licenses/Certifications
- CST certification required--Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time,0.9
- Shift: Days, Evenings, 11am-11pmUnit/Department: CCD OR
- CBA Code: Non-Union--In this role, we anticipate that you will
generally work approximately 36 hours per week.-- We anticipate
that you will generally be scheduled to work the first shift, and
will be scheduled for on-call shifts. --We anticipate you will be
scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.-- The days of the
week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we
anticipate that you will be follow the department self-scheduling
format and be scheduled depending on department
needs.--Organizational Overview
- to learn more about UChicago Medicine
- to learn more about our benefits
- to explore other career opportunities at UChicago
Medicine--Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement
as a condition of employment. If you have already received the
vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment
process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu
Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions
will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a
pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are
also required for all employees prior to hire.
Why Join Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide
superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each
patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need
employees with passion, talent and commitment--- with patients and
with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical
innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our
collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human
life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for
you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters.
Join us. Bring your passion.________Bring your career to the next
level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to
employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take
advantage of all we have to offer and
#BringYourPassiontotheForefront.University of Chicago Medicine is
growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of
excellence at:------The University of Chicago Medical Center is an
equal opportunity employer.-- We evaluate qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status,
parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
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