Operating Room Neuro Surgical Technologist I – Days

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

29d•$31 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is hiring a Surgical Technologist I for its Center for Care and Discovery (CCD) Neuro Operating Rooms. The role assists nursing and medical staff in caring for patients undergoing surgery and performs surgical scrub technologist duties. The technologist collaborates with nursing and other disciplines as needed to revise plans of care to meet changing patient needs, and works in regular contact with operating room staff, physicians, clerical staff, anesthesia staff, and materials management. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The technologist independently performs the surgical scrub role across services, including adult and pediatric cases. The role prepares operating rooms and instruments, maintains the sterile field and instrumentation, supports patient positioning and care, performs counts, handles specimens, and assists during emergencies. The technologist also helps maintain supplies and video systems, supports efficient room turnover and case setup, communicates patient and scheduling information, and contributes to required quality measures. The position is full-time, 1.00 FTE, on the day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in Chicago, Illinois. CST certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire, and BLS is required. The employer states that eligible roles have benefit options and that compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations, but specific benefits and a salary range are not listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
Interpersonal skills to facilitate communication.
Basic knowledge and ability to perform surgical technologist skills.
Analytical skills to interpret and communicate data relevant to direct patient care to the RN and MD.
Ability to function as a surgical team member and carry out instructions from surgeons, the Circulating RN, and the Surgical Technologist Preceptor with speed, accuracy, and concentration.
Ability to prioritize daily activities.
Ability to recognize and intervene in life-threatening situations.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful circumstances.
CST certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
BLS required.

Responsibilities

Independently perform the surgical scrub role in the operative field across all services, including adult and pediatric cases.
Apply knowledge of surgical techniques, emergency and trauma situations, and operating room procedures.
Use proper aseptic technique and infection-control practices when handling blood and body fluids.
Use sterilizers and high-level disinfectors correctly, document their use, and maintain required competencies.
Prepare cases and operating rooms in coordination with unit leadership, the charge nurse, and Central Sterile Processing; pick case carts and set up instruments, supplies, and equipment according to preference cards, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Operate and troubleshoot video systems, collaborating with administrative coordinators, specialty managers, Clinical Engineering, and in-house vendors as needed.
Use equipment, instruments, and supplies appropriately and cost-effectively based on assessed needs, standards of care, and surgeon preference cards.
Maintain awareness of surgical outcomes and safety practices, including sponge, needle, and instrument counts; aseptic technique; specimen handling and labeling; medication handling on the sterile field; and care of electrosurgical active electrodes and implants.
Properly handle and care for instrumentation.
Assist with surgical patient care, including room preparation, opening packs and instrument sets, and patient positioning.
Monitor the sterile field and open sterile supplies onto it before procedures.
Perform counts, handle specimens, and assist with emergency situations.
Help ensure quality measures are met, including Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) core measures.
Work with the Preceptor Surgical Technologist and RN Circulator to determine patient and surgeon needs and adjust instrumentation and supplies accordingly.
Inventory and restock supplies in individual operating rooms and specialty service carts.
Review preference cards with the specialty team.
Communicate pertinent patient or unit information to the oncoming shift.
Act as a resource for patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
Provide accurate and timely patient-status and operating-room-schedule information to the Scheduling Board Manager, Anesthesia Coordinator, Charge Nurse, and Perioperative management team.
Assist with efficient room turnover and case setup.
Perform other duties as assigned.