OB Surgical Tech

Trinity Health Corporation•Maywood, IL

29d•$24 - $39

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includesâ¯Loyola University Medical Center,â¯Gottlieb Memorial Hospital,â¯MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city! If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you'll do: The OB Surgical Tech assists surgical team during operative procedures. As a surgical team member under direct supervision of the circulating RN, provides pre-operative and intra-operative patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of use & care of all surgical instruments both intra-operatively & post-operatively. Demonstrates knowledge of all surgical electrical equipment as it pertains to optimum working order. Prepares for surgical procedures by turning over room and assessing equipment/set-up needs for next scheduled case. Demonstrates proper scrub technique, gowning & gloving of self & other surgical team members. Demonstrates proper draping technique with appropriate back table & mayo stand set up. Knowledge of name & function of instruments & demonstrates proper care of instruments, intra-operatively & post-operatively. Attentiveness to the surgical team & anticipates the next need of the surgeon. Demonstrates proper counting of sponges, instruments & sharps as well as demonstrates continuous awareness of the location of sponges, instruments & sharps on the surgical field. Demonstrates accurate care & handling of specimens. Demonstrates & practices Universal Precautions at all times. Appropriately orders & stocks supplies for the L&D Operating Room & L&D unit. Prepares birthing rooms for anticipated vaginal deliveries. What you'll need for this job:

Requirements

Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Minimum Experience Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience
Licensure/Certifications Required: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
Provides pre-operative and intra-operative patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge of use & care of all surgical instruments both intra-operatively & post-operatively.
Demonstrates knowledge of all surgical electrical equipment as it pertains to optimum working order.
Prepares for surgical procedures by turning over room and assessing equipment/set-up needs for next scheduled case.
Demonstrates proper scrub technique, gowning & gloving of self & other surgical team members.
Demonstrates proper draping technique with appropriate back table & mayo stand set up.
Knowledge of name & function of instruments & demonstrates proper care of instruments, intra-operatively & post-operatively.
Attentiveness to the surgical team & anticipates the next need of the surgeon.
Demonstrates proper counting of sponges, instruments & sharps as well as demonstrates continuous awareness of the location of sponges, instruments & sharps on the surgical field.
Demonstrates accurate care & handling of specimens.
Demonstrates & practices Universal Precautions at all times.
Appropriately orders & stocks supplies for the L&D Operating Room & L&D unit.
Prepares birthing rooms for anticipated vaginal deliveries.