University of Illinois Chicago · 1 day ago
Extra Help - Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$58/hr - $58/hrThe University of Illinois Chicago is a prominent urban public research university seeking a Surgical Technologist for its Surgical Services team. The role involves performing technical functions related to surgical asepsis and instrument preparation during surgical cases, while ensuring effective patient care and supporting organizational goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Follows established Operating Room policies and procedures
Assists in the care, maintenance, distribution and control of equipment and supplies, both sterile and unsterile, which are used in operating procedures
Assist with operations in the capacity of a Scrub Attendant. This includes arranging sterile articles, handling/passing serving instruments, dressing materials and suture appropriate to the scheduled operation while maintaining sterility and orderliness of instrument tables
Completes sponge, needle and instrument counts with RN prior to, during and after surgery according to hospital policy. Report discrepancies to the Charge Nurse and attending Physician
Under the direction of the RN prepares medications, (except narcotics), on the sterile field. Double checks dose with RN or MD prior to passing to MD during the case
Assist with infusions under direction of RN or MD. Assist with preparation of the Operating Room for surgical procedures prior to surgery by procuring equipment and supplies as indicated
In preparation for case, checks equipment for proper functioning, prior to case and after completion of case
Participates in the daily stocking of Operating Room supplies (e.g. suture or OMNI supplies etc.)
Initiates the cleaning of O.R. equipment (e.g. laser machines, etc.) on a daily basis and ensures use of plastic covers
Assists with instrument clean-up during routine work hours or on after hour cases. During after hour cases is responsible for cleaning and packing of instruments
Performs other duties as assigned
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Surgical Technology from an approved Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation program
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting [NBSTSA]
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR] certification
Preferred
Surgical Technologist Certification
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
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