Operating Room Tech

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chicago seeks an Operating Room Technician Certified to assist in surgical services under the direction of a registered nurse. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, surgical certification, and relevant experience, contributing to compassionate patient care. This position entails preparation and cleanup of surgical rooms, patient safety, and operating under strict aseptic protocols, all while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Current Surgical Technologist Certification preferred.
• Documentation of ongoing education activities required.
• Prior experience as an Operating Room Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of patient care activities.
• Perform scrub nurse duties, ensuring asepsis and patient safety.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment in the Operating Room.

Skills

Team cooperation

Aseptic technique

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technology course

Job description

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Operating Room Technician Certified reports to the Director, Surgical Services and assists in nursing care activities under the direction of a registered nurse and according to the policies and procedures of the department.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Assists with planning and implementation of activities related to direct patient care:

• Assists in individual care plans by providing for the physical comfort, safety, and emotional welfare of the surgical patient.
• Works cooperatively as a team member with all related departments to ensure optimal patient care.
• Familiar with and maintains principles of aseptic techniques.

Performs primarily in the role of scrub nurse to include:

• Prepares room, checks supplies and equipment for the patient.
• Carries out scrub nurse activities required during the operation to ensure asepsis and patient safety.
• Assists the primary Registered Nurse circulator with delegated circulating duties.
• Assists in room clean up between surgical cases at the end of the schedule.
• Responsible for the preparation and after care of equipment and supplies.
• Sterilizes surgical equipment according to manufacture recommendations.
• Assists with taking inventories of all equipment and supplies.
• Recognizes and acts appropriately in emergency situations.
• Participates in staff conferences as a member of the Operating Room nursing team.
• Assists with the orientation process of new staff in the area of clinical expertise.
• Assists with the revision of the departmental procedures.
• Shares new knowledge with staff.
• Helps maintain a clean and orderly environment in the Operating Room.
• Utilizes and supports hospital and Operating Room policies, rules and regulations.
• Adheres to fire and safety regulations of the hospital.
• Maintains strict sharps protocol in the department.
• Follows and carries out Standard Precautions in the department.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification preferred.
• Must have completed a Surgical Technology course in Operating Room technique and is able to furnish a record indicating the hours of instruction in basic sciences and aseptic technique required or is able to supply documentation through references of on-the-job training and experience as an Operating Room Technician.
• Documentation of ongoing education activities is required.
• Professional membership in professional organization(s) is preferred.
• Prior experience as an Operating Room Technician preferred.
• Ability to cooperate effectively with others, a team player required.
• Ability to relate well to professional and non-professional staff and patients required.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!