Operating Room Scrub Technician — Perioperative Care Pro

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an OR Scrub Technician to support the Surgical Team in the Operating Room. You will prepare the operating room, handle instruments and specimens, and assist the team during procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.

Responsibilities include ensuring sterile fields, counting supplies, draping, and safe handling of sharps. The role requires standing for extended periods and effective communication within the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists.
• CPR recognition (healthcare provider level).

Responsibilities

• Gathering of supplies, instruments and equipment necessary to ensure the efficient and safe conduct of each surgical procedure which they are assigned.
• Responsible for the proper care and handling of specimens, surgical instrumentation along with other duties they may be assigned.
• Assist surgical team during procedures which require the ability to stand for periods greater than 6 hours.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to take corrective action for themselves and other team members when there is a break in technique.
• Demonstrate fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination necessary to handle small intricate surgical instruments, supplies and specimens.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide complete, accurate communication to all members of the surgical team.
• Prepares and maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Provides assistance to the surgical team. This includes draping of the surgical site, and efficient and safe handling of all sharps and instruments.
• Maintains accurate count of all supplies, suture and sponge items on the sterile field.
• Orients new staff to the ORST role.
• Stocks room with supplies and equipment.
• Provide On-Call coverage for their department, either specialty or general, as designated by their manager.
• Following orientation, OR Technicians are expected to take calls according to the On-Call policy.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPR (healthcare provider)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an OR Scrub Technician to support the Surgical Team in the Operating Room. You will prepare the operating room, handle instruments and specimens, and assist the team during procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.

Responsibilities include ensuring sterile fields, counting supplies, draping, and safe handling of sharps. The role requires standing for extended periods and effective communication within the team.