Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s Surgical Technologist in the Main Operating Room is responsible for identifying and obtaining the required instrumentation, equipment and supplies for procedures, under physician direction. The role includes scrubbing for operations, anticipating the surgeon's needs, and maintaining a safe environment for patients of all ages.

Located in Chicago, IL, this full-time position requires graduation from an approved surgical technology program and CPR certification, with on-call

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technology program.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Previous experience in surgery or on-the-job experience.
• Certification in surgical technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and obtains the required surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies for procedures based on physicians' requests and patient needs; exchanges drug trays as needed under the direction of licensed medical staff.
• Performs scrub responsibilities according to physician's preference and hospital policies and procedures, anticipating surgeon's needs for instruments, ligatures, sponges, irrigation, etc.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide a safe environment and communicate effectively with patients across age groups.

Education

Graduate of an approved surgical technology program

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$26.61 - $39.92

The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Surgical Technologist - Main Operating Room

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Full time/Part time: Full Time, 40 hours/week

• Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm, on call rotation required

What you will do:

• Identifies and obtains the required surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for surgical procedures based on physicians request and the needs of patient; exchanges drug trays as needed under the direction of licensed medical staff. Inspects, properly cares for and handles surgical instrumentation and equipment appropriately.

• Performs scrub responsibilities according to physician's preference and hospital policies and procedures. Anticipates, and is attentive to, the surgeon's needs for instruments, ligatures, sponges, irrigation, etc. during the surgical procedure.

• Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide a safe environment and communicate effectively with all age groups of patients - pediatric through geriatric.

What you will need:

• Graduate of an approved surgical technology program

• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association

• Previous experience in surgery or on-the-job experience

• Certification in surgical technology preferred

Benefits:

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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