Operating Room Tech (Same Day Surgery) - Full Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Tinley Park is seeking an Operating Room Technician for the Ambulatory Surgery Center on a 0.9 FTE, 100% onsite basis in the greater Chicagoland area. You will scrub and assist in intra-operative care, supply equipment, and support the circulating nurse under a Nurse Manager's direction, contributing to a patient-focused, teamwork-driven surgical environment.

Excellent communication, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential as you rotate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized surgical technologist course or hospital training.
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one year of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intra-operative patient care during surgery.
• Scrub or assist with procedures under a registered nurse.
• Provide equipment and supplies per surgeon’s needs.
• Assist the circulating nurse and support communication.
• Rotate to Sterile Processing as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technologist course or hospital-trained

BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as an Operating Room Tech at the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tinley Park. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager and direction of a staff nurse, Operating Room Technicians:

• Participate in the intra-operative care of a patient in surgery
• Comply with Same Day Surgery operating room philosophy, policies, and procedures; support the Vision and Mission of the organization
• Scrubs or performs various surgical procedures under the direction of a registered nurse
• Provides equipment and supplies based on the surgeon's needs in performing procedures
• Assists the circulating registered nurse on assigned cases
• Communicate effectively
• Participates in educational activities
• Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility
• Participates in creating an atmosphere of mutual trust, acceptance, recognition, and respect
• Rotates to Sterile Processing Department when assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of recognized surgical technologist course or hospital-trained
• Must hold an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Minimum of one year of experience in an operating room settingPositive attitude, excellent customer service, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with eye, orthopedic arthroscopy, and GI procedures preferred

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE)
• Shift: Days
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Same Day Surgery
• CBA Code: Non-Union