Operating Room Scrub Technician: Precision in Surgery

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an OR Scrub Technician to join the Surgical Team in the Operating Room and prepare the operating room for each procedure. You will assist with draping, handling instruments, and maintaining sterile technique to support patient safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of medical terminology, graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, and CPR certification. On-call coverage is expected as designated by the manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists.
• CPR recognition at 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

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists

CPR healthcare provider

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an OR Scrub Technician to join the Surgical Team in the Operating Room and prepare the operating room for each procedure. You will assist with draping, handling instruments, and maintaining sterile technique to support patient safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of medical terminology, graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program, and CPR certification. On-call coverage is expected as designated by the manager.