PRN Surgical Tech: OR Prep & Instrument Support

adventhealth; Glenoaks Country (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist surgeons and the team in the operating room, ensuring sterile technique and readiness of instruments and supplies for each procedure.

The role requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation, regulatory standards, and the ability to work under pressure. Training and collaboration with staff are emphasized in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Basic aseptic/sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, and common procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the surgeon and first assistant during procedures by sponging, suctioning, cutting sutures, holding retractors, and manipulating the endoscopic camera.
• Monitor OR conditions and assist team by obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Supervise other healthcare team members, providing orientation and training to new staff.

Skills

English communication

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Regulatory knowledge

Dictated instruction comprehension

MS Office proficiency

High-stress performance

Team communication

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical safety practices

Call hours availability

Organization skills

Education

Associate (Preferred)

High School Grad or Equiv (Required)

Tech/Voc School Surgical Tech (Preferred)

Surgical Technology Field of Study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist surgeons and the team in the operating room, ensuring sterile technique and readiness of instruments and supplies for each procedure.

The role requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation, regulatory standards, and the ability to work under pressure. Training and collaboration with staff are emphasized in a fast-paced hospital setting.