OR Scrub Technician - Labor & Delivery OR, Full-time, Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The OR Scrub Technician is a member of the Operating Room surgical team and works under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, contributing to the care and safety of peri-operative patients. The technician prepares the operating room for each surgical patient and supports safe, efficient surgical procedures while following Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

This role is full-time at 0.9 FTE, working three 12-hour night shifts per week. It includes providing on-call coverage for the department as designated by the manager and taking calls following orientation, in accordance with the On-Call policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition at the healthcare provider level.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Minimum of two years of current Operating Room scrub technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather supplies, instruments, and equipment needed for the safe and efficient conduct of assigned surgical procedures.
• Care for and handle specimens and surgical instrumentation properly.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures, including those requiring standing for more than six hours.
• Apply aseptic technique and take corrective action for breaks in technique by oneself or other team members.
• Communicate completely and accurately with all members of the surgical team.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team, including draping the surgical site and safely and efficiently handling sharps and instruments.
• Maintain accurate counts of supplies, sutures, and sponges on the sterile field.
• Orient new staff to the OR Scrub Technician role.
• Stock the room with supplies and equipment.
• Provide departmental on-call coverage as designated by the manager and take calls following orientation according to the On-Call policy.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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