Surgical Technologist (Rotating)
About The Position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Rotating Shift (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. Provides assistance to Registered Professional Nurses in the implementing of the intra-operative phase of the nursing practice. Performs the duties of a scrub or circulating person, following departmental policies and procedures for these respective duties. Compiles accurate and complete documentation of surgical cases on operating room record when performing duties of the circulating person. Participates in the orientation of all new operating room personnel as assigned. Participates in operating room staff development through in-service education programs, conference and research projects. Participates in nursing/hospital committees as requested. Accepts on-call rotation. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
Requirements
- High School education or equivalent and completion of a Surgical Technologist Program required.
- Certification as surgical technologist.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience as an operating room technician desirable.
Responsibilities
- Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process.
- Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
- Provides assistance to Registered Professional Nurses in the implementing of the intra-operative phase of the nursing practice.
- Performs the duties of a scrub or circulating person, following departmental policies and procedures for these respective duties.
- Compiles accurate and complete documentation of surgical cases on operating room record when performing duties of the circulating person.
- Participates in the orientation of all new operating room personnel as assigned.
- Participates in operating room staff development through in-service education programs, conference and research projects.
- Participates in nursing/hospital committees as requested.
- Accepts on-call rotation.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
- Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
Benefits
- For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
