Surgical Technologist

Children’s Research Fund; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Chicago is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures and support the surgical team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, surgical technologist certification, and a commitment to providing exceptional care. Join a dedicated team focused on innovation and excellence in pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Previous experience as an operating room technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team during procedures and maintains instrumentation.
• Documents surgical cases accurately and participates in staff development.
• Engages in customer service focus for high-quality care.

Skills

Customer Service

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Surgical Technologist

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.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Provides assistance to the surgical team during surgical procedures. Assists in the orientation process of all new operating room employees as assigned.

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. Assists Registered Professional Nurses in implementing the intra-operative phase of 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 the operating room record when performing duties of the circulating person.
6. Participates in the orientation of new operating room personnel. Engages in staff development through in-service education, conferences, and research projects.
7. Participates in hospital committees as requested and accepts on-call rotations.
8. Performs job functions with a customer service focus emphasizing innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to provide high-quality care.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of protocols related to chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Surgical Technologist Program (required).
• Previous experience as an operating room technician preferred.
• Certification as a surgical technologist (required, attach to profile).
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required, attach to profile).

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required). Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.