Surgical/Scrub Technologist

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chicago is seeking a Surgical/Scrub Technologist to join their team. The role includes assisting the surgical team in operating room procedures, maintaining a sterilized environment, and ensuring patient safety. The right candidate will have manual dexterity, knowledge of anatomy and OR equipment, and required certifications, including BLS. This position offers a chance to be part of a pioneer in quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• High level of manual dexterity and visual concentration for passing instruments.
• Perform a variety of functions in the operating room to assist the surgical team.
• Knowledge of anatomy & physiology and OR equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist in surgical procedures ensuring patient safety.
• Set up instruments and check equipment functioning.
• Maintain sterile fields and aseptic technique.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Visual concentration

Knowledge of anatomy & physiology

Knowledge of OR equipment

Education

Completion of an accredited surgical tech program

AST certification or eligibility within one year

BLS current certification

Job description

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At Insight, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare. With a growing team dedicated to delivering world‑class service, our mission is to be the most innovative, ethical, and insightful clinical biomedical technology institution in the world.

At Insight Hospital & Medical Center, we partner with the community to build a model healthcare organization providing patient care second to none. If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply today!

Duties

• Work as part of the procedure team in procedure rooms, scrubbing the case while ensuring patient safety processes are in place and followed.
• Set up instruments, check functioning of electronic/powered equipment, and work closely with physicians while passing instruments and anticipating their equipment/instrument needs throughout the procedure.
• Maintain an in‑depth understanding of aseptic technique and sterile procedures, maintaining an aseptic environment and applying sterile fields.
• Keep stands and back tables neat and orderly to facilitate easy access to instruments, facilitating quick and thorough counts.
• Prepare appropriate equipment and supplies for each procedure.
• Maintain accuracy of all sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Assist with between‑case clean‑up and preparations for the following cases; return equipment to its proper storage area when needed.
• Clean and stock procedure rooms at the end of the day.

Qualifications

• High level of manual dexterity and visual concentration to pass instruments and observe sterile techniques.
• Perform a variety of functions in the OR to assist the surgical team.
• Knowledge of anatomy & physiology and knowledge of OR equipment.
• AST certification or eligibility within one year.
• Completion of an accredited surgical tech program or previous OR experience.
• BLS current certification required.

Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer & values workplace diversity!