Endoscopy and Operating Room Technician

1002 Adventist Midwest Management Services; Town of La Grange (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is hiring a Surgical Tech for day shifts in La Grange, IL. Responsibilities include preparing supplies, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting the surgical team during procedures, with counts and instrument handling.

Requires post‑secondary certification and fine attention to sterility and patient safety. Day shift options include 5/8s or 4/10s with call; the role requires BLS and CST certifications, plus 2+ years in surgical settings.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills with team members and patients.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and equipment setup.
• Experience with sterile field and instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing scope, instruments, and solutions.
• Maintain sterile technique and support patient positioning.
• Assist with counts, draping, and terminal room cleaning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Validation Skills

Sterile Technique

Knowledge of Sterile Field

Emergency Response

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Associate

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City: LA GRANGE

State: Illinois

Postal Code: 60525

Job Description:

*Day shift: Either 5 / 8s or 4 / 10s. With call Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves for surgical procedures. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures, displaying knowledge of procedure and patient positioning. Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Assists other team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepping for the next patient. Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy. Recognizes and responds immediately to emergency situations appropriately. Performs other duties as assigned. Helps in draping sterile field. Passes instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedures. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Prepares sterile dressings and cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interpersonal Skills [Required]
• Completion of validation skills [Required]
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up [Required]
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques [Required]
• Knowledge to anticipate critical emergencies of Specialty Call Team [Required]
• Ability to organize, promote, and conduct relevant in-services on unit [Required]
• Proficient in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties [Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]
• Field of Study: N/A

Work Experience:

• 2+ years as certified surgical tech [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required]
• OR NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required]
• OR Technician in Surgery - Certified (NTSC) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$25.90 - $52.52

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.