Operating Room Tech

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital • Chicago, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

The Operating Room Technician Certified reports to the Director, Surgical Services and assists in nursing care activities under the direction of a registered nurse and according to the policies and procedures of the department.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Must have completed a Surgical Technology course in Operating Room technique and is able to furnish a record indicating the hours of instruction in basic sciences and aseptic technique required or is able to supply documentation through references of on-the-job training and experience as an Operating Room Technician.
• Documentation of ongoing education activities is required.
• Ability to cooperate effectively with others, a team player required.
• Ability to relate well to professional and non-professional staff and patients required.

Nice To Haves

• Current Surgical Technologist Certification preferred.
• Professional membership in professional organization(s) is preferred.
• Prior experience as an Operating Room Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and implementation of activities related to direct patient care:
• Assists in individual care plans by providing for the physical comfort, safety, and emotional welfare of the surgical patient.
• Works cooperatively as a team member with all related departments to ensure optimal patient care.
• Familiar with and maintains principles of aseptic techniques.
• Performs primarily in the role of scrub nurse to include:
• Prepares room, checks supplies and equipment for the patient.
• Carries out scrub nurse activities required during the operation to ensure asepsis and patient safety.
• Assists the primary Registered Nurse circulator with delegated circulating duties.
• Assists in room clean up between surgical cases at the end of the schedule.
• Responsible for the preparation and after care of equipment and supplies.
• Sterilizes surgical equipment according to manufacture recommendations.
• Assists with taking inventories of all equipment and supplies.
• Recognizes and acts appropriately in emergency situations.
• Participates in staff conferences as a member of the Operating Room nursing team.
• Assists with the orientation process of new staff in the area of clinical expertise.
• Assists with the revision of the departmental procedures.
• Shares new knowledge with staff.
• Helps maintain a clean and orderly environment in the Operating Room.
• Utilizes and supports hospital and Operating Room policies, rules and regulations.
• Adheres to fire and safety regulations of the hospital.
• Maintains strict sharps protocol in the department.
• Follows and carries out Standard Precautions in the department.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED