University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health ยท 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 (UIC) is a prominent urban public research university dedicated to excellence in education and research. They are seeking an Extra Help Surgical Technologist to perform technical functions related to surgical procedures, including instrument preparation and patient care support in the operating room.
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
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)
Preferred
Surgical Technologist Certification
Company
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health
As Illinois' only fully-accredited public health school, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health strengthens health equity and social justice in neighborhoods in Chicago and communities around the world.
Founded in 1970
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Foster
Chief Development Officer
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