OR Scrub Technician, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an OR Scrub Technician to join the Surgical Team in the Operating Room. You will prepare the operating room for each patient and assist the team under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, ensuring aseptic technique and patient safety.

Responsibilities include assembling supplies, maintaining sterile fields, and communicating effectively with all team members. On-call duties may be required as designated by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists is required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile field for each surgical case.
• Assist surgical team during procedures and communicate clearly with team members.
• Maintain accurate counts of supplies, sutures and sponges on sterile field.
• Drape the surgical site and handle sharps and instruments safely.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The OR Scrub Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The OR Scrub Technician is a member of the Surgical Team in the Operating Room, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, who is responsible for the care and safety of the line of the peri-operative patient. The Operating Room Scrub Technician is responsible for the preparing the operating room for each surgical patient.
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.
  

Qualifications
Required:

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

Preferred:

• Certified Surgicial Technologist
• Minimum of 2 years current Operating Room scrub technician experience.
  

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.