OB Surgical Tech

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

74d • $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 includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, 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!

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology.
• Minimum Experience Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience.
• Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certifications Required: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during operative procedures under the direct supervision of the circulating RN.
• Provide pre-operative and intra-operative patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of use & care of all surgical instruments both intra-operatively & post-operatively.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all surgical electrical equipment as it pertains to optimum working order.
• Prepare for surgical procedures by turning over room and assessing equipment/set-up needs for next scheduled case.
• Demonstrate proper scrub technique, gowning & gloving of self & other surgical team members.
• Demonstrate proper draping technique with appropriate back table & mayo stand set up.
• Knowledge of name & function of instruments and demonstrate proper care of instruments, intra-operatively & post-operatively.
• Be attentive to the surgical team and anticipate the next need of the surgeon.
• Demonstrate proper counting of sponges, instruments & sharps and maintain continuous awareness of their location on the surgical field.
• Demonstrate accurate care & handling of specimens.
• Practice Universal Precautions at all times.
• Order & stock supplies for the L&D Operating Room & L&D unit.
• Prepare birthing rooms for anticipated vaginal deliveries.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Educational Stipend
• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
• Referral Rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees