Surgical Technician - OR Prep & Instrumentation Pro

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technician in Palos Heights, IL. Under RN supervision, you will provide the surgeon with proper instrumentation and equipment, maintaining a safe environment and readiness for emergencies in the operating room.

The role requires graduation from a Surgical Technology program and BLS–CPR certification, with preferred certification and prior experience as a Surgical Technician. Excellent benefits and a Total Rewards package are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• BLS – CPR certification required.
• Certified as a Surgical Technician preferred.
• Previous experience as a Surgical Technician preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assesses and identifies equipment and supplies for all cases assigned.
• Identifies potential or real problems that need immediate correction or attention.
• Reviews daily assignment to maintain supply inventory on specialty carts.
• Sets up table, instruments and supplies according to procedure and physician's preference cards.
• Assists in positioning and draping of patient.
• Anticipates and assists in meeting the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintains and is responsible for counts of instruments, sponges, needles and miscellaneous items with the R.N.
• Maintains aseptic technique throughout procedure.
• Handles equipment properly and removes gross contamination before sending to S.S.P.
• Assists the registered nurse in circulating duties when not scrubbed.
• Opens supplies; Counts with RN; Assists anesthesia as needed; Assist in specimen collection and labeling; Relay messages to team leader; Obtain additional supplies; Assist in moving and positioning of patient.
• Monitors use and maintenance of doctor's specialty instruments.
• Maintains readiness for emergencies and the need to assist the surgeon, if necessary, until additional help can be obtained.
• Coordinates use of supplies and equipment for intraoperative care with other staff.
• Informs OR Charge Nurse/ Supply Systems or designee of need for special order supplies.

Formation

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program

Description du poste

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technician in Palos Heights, IL. Under RN supervision, you will provide the surgeon with proper instrumentation and equipment, maintaining a safe environment and readiness for emergencies in the operating room.

The role requires graduation from a Surgical Technology program and BLS–CPR certification, with preferred certification and prior experience as a Surgical Technician. Excellent benefits and a Total Rewards package are offered.