Surgical Technologist II, CCD OR Relief - Full-Time, Evening Shift

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system seeking a Surgical Technologist II for its CCD Operating Room Relief department. This role involves participation in process improvement or quality initiatives related to, but outside of, Perioperative Services. The Surgical Technologist II will assist nursing and medical staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and perform surgical scrub technologist duties. Collaboration with nursing and other disciplines is essential to revise patient care plans as needed, maintaining constant contact with Operating Room staff, physicians, clerical staff, anesthesia staff, and materials management. This position is located in the Center for Care and Discovery (CCD) OR department and is a 100% onsite opportunity, requiring the individual to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery (CCD) in Hyde Park is a flagship hospital, a 10-story facility offering world-class medical and surgical care. It features 436 private beds, 52 intensive care beds, 9 suites for advanced imaging and interventional procedures, and 23 operating rooms designed for hybrid and robotic procedures. Amenities include wireless internet, room service, on-site restaurant options, a gift shop, and a Sky Lobby on the seventh floor with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a chapel, family waiting areas, a food court, a coffee shop, and occasional live music performances. UChicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, committed to providing superior healthcare with compassion and advancing medical innovation, serving community health needs, and expanding collective knowledge.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
Minimum (1-3) years of Operating Room experience
CST certification
An active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

Interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate communication
Basic knowledge and ability to perform surgical technologist skills, analytical skills necessary to interpret and communicate data relevant to direct patient care to RN and MD
Ability to function as a member of the surgical team, carrying out the instructions of surgeons and of the Circulating RN with speed, accuracy, and concentration
Able to prioritize daily activities
Able to recognize and intervene in life-threatening situations
Able to maintain composure under stressful circumstances
Demonstrates higher-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills, thinks on an organizational level
Demonstrates a competent, courteous, and professional manner with coworkers, physicians, visitors, patients, and others
Maintaining confidentiality in the execution of all duties, and superior knowledge and expert practice in the scrub role in advanced surgical procedures
Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs of the patient and surgeon
Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks
Able to wear lead aprons (ranging in weight from 10-25 pounds) for prolonged periods of time for protection from exposure to radiation
Able to fulfill on-call responsibilities, being alert and ready to work in emergencies

Responsibilities

Independently performs the surgical scrub role in the operative field and can scrub in all services, including adult and pediatric.
Applies knowledge related to emergencies and trauma situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
Demonstrates infection control practices by utilizing proper aseptic techniques while dealing with blood/body fluid.
Correctly uses all sterilizers and high-level disinfectors related to surgical procedures; documents appropriately and maintains competencies, as required.
In conjunction with the Specialty Manager, Charge Nurse, and Central Sterile Processing, demonstrates organizational skills in case preparation, case cart picking, and accurate room set-up for instrument and tray contents in scheduled cases. Sets up instruments, supplies, and equipment according to the surgeon’s preference cards, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Operate and troubleshoot video systems as needed. Works in collaboration with Administrative Coordinators, Specialty Managers, Clinical Engineering, and In-House Vendors to maintain video systems.
Provides cost-effective care by the proper use of equipment and instruments. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies based on assessed needs, standard of care, and the surgeon’s preference cards.
Demonstrates knowledge of immediate and long-term outcomes of surgical activities, including, but not limited to: sponge, needle, and instrument count, aseptic technique, proper handling of specimens, proper labeling and handling of medications on a sterile field, and care of electrosurgical active electrodes and implants.
In collaboration with Perioperative Educators and Managers, develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics and/or courses for operating room technologist colleagues and Central Sterile Processing staff.
Assists in performing care of the surgical patient, including:
Helps team to prepare rooms, helps open packs, supplies, and instrument sets, helps position patient, monitors sterile field, opens sterile supplies onto sterile field before procedure, performs counts, handles specimen(s), assists with emergencies, and assures quality measures are met, such as Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) core measures.
In collaboration with the Circulating RN, Specialty Manager, and Charge Nurse, determines individual patient/surgeon needs and adjusts instrumentation and supplies according to those needs.
Inventories and restocks supplies in individual OR suites and Specialty Service carts.
Responsible for reviewing and updating preference cards in collaboration with the specialty team.
In collaboration with the Specialty Manager and Central Sterile Processing management team, acts as a liaison to Central Sterile Processing (CSP) in the maintenance of specialty instrumentation necessary to enhance the delivery of quality patient care for assigned service.
Communicates with the oncoming shift any pertinent information regarding patients or unit activities.
Acts as a resource person to patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
Communicates to the Scheduling Board Manager, Anesthesia Coordinator, Charge Nurse, and Perioperative management team accurate and timely information regarding patient status and OR schedule.
Consistently demonstrates leadership abilities in support of UCMC’s goals, including excellence in safety, quality, and patient experience.