Surgical Tech, Onsite OR – Ambulatory Surgery Center

UChicago Medicine; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Tinley Park invites applications for an Operating Room Technician position in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. This 100% onsite role requires working under a Nurse Manager and staff nurse to support intra-operative care.

Responsibilities include scrubbing, equipment provision, and assisting the circulating nurse, with emphasis on communication, teamwork, and patient safety. Onsite shift with daytime hours in a Same Day Surgery unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized surgical technologist program or hospital-trained.
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intra-operative patient care during surgery.
• Follow Same Day Surgery policies and support the mission.
• Scrub or assist with procedures under RN direction.
• Provide equipment and supplies as needed by the surgeon.
• Assist the circulating nurse on cases.
• Communicate effectively with team and patients.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and teamwork.
• Rotate to Sterile Processing Department as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technologist program or hospital-trained

Job description

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Tinley Park invites applications for an Operating Room Technician position in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. This 100% onsite role requires working under a Nurse Manager and staff nurse to support intra-operative care.

Responsibilities include scrubbing, equipment provision, and assisting the circulating nurse, with emphasis on communication, teamwork, and patient safety. Onsite shift with daytime hours in a Same Day Surgery unit.