Surgical Technologist (Rotating)

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,162 - 59,126; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Surgical Technologist to perform critical duties in the operating room. This role involves assisting nurses, documenting surgical cases, and maintaining instrumentation. Applicants should have a High School Diploma, completion of a Surgical Technologist Program, and potentially certification.

The pay range for this position is $26.25 to $42.92 hourly. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an operating room technician is desirable.
• Certification as surgical technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties in all operating room specialty service areas according to accepted standards.
• Assist Registered Professional Nurses during the intra-operative phase.
• Document surgical cases on operating room records as a circulating person.

Skills

Technical skills in operating room

Ability to handle emergency situations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Overview

Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Responsibilities

1. Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process.
2. Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
3. Provides assistance to Registered Professional Nurses in the implementing of the intra-operative phase of the nursing practice.
4. Performs the duties of a scrub or circulating person, following departmental policies and procedures for these respective duties.
5. Compiles accurate and complete documentation of surgical cases on operating room record when performing duties of the circulating person.
6. Participates in the orientation of all new operating room personnel as assigned. Participates in operating room staff development through in-service education programs, conference and research projects.
7. Participates in nursing/hospital committees as requested. Accepts on-call rotation.
8. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High School education or equivalent and completion of a Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Three years of experience as an operating room technician desirable.
• Certification as surgical technologist is preferred.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$26.25-$42.92 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefits

Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance; Employer paid group term life and disability; Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave; 403(b) with a 5% employer match; Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability; Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage; Tuition assistance; Student loan servicing and support; Adoption benefits; Backup Childcare and Eldercare; Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members; Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities; Discount purchasing program.

Equality & Inclusion

There’s a Place for You with Us. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.