Surgical Technologist I, Surgery, Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL, is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Surgery department. This 100% onsite role requires maintaining a sterile field and ensuring aseptic technique in intraoperative care.

Under supervision, you will assist perioperatively, position patients, and support infection control while upholding the hospital’s standards. Onsite work in the greater Chicagoland area offers a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certification as a CST within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Compassionately care for the surgical patient and support comfort and well‑being.
• Anticipate surgeon needs, pass instruments and provide sterile items efficiently.
• Assist by holding instruments as directed by the physician.
• Prepare the procedure room and check non‑sterile equipment for proper function.
• Assist in positioning patients for the procedure.
• Post‑op cleanup, including removal of contaminated instruments and waste.
• Provide equipment and supplies based on patient and procedure needs.
• Adhere to infection control principles.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Surgical Technologist Program

Certification as CST within 6 months of hire

Tools

Surgical tools

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Surgical Technician in the Surgery department. Here, you will be primarily responsible for maintaining the sterile field, while being constantly vigilant that all team members adhere to aseptic technique and sterile. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor and Director, Surgical Services, and direction of the registered nurse, participates in the intraoperative care of a patient in Surgery. Knows, follows, and actively supports the philosophy, mission, and Vision of Ingalls Hospital. Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.

Essential Job Functions

• Compassionately gives personal patient care to provided comfort and well-being to the surgical patient.


• Anticipate the needs of surgeons, passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner.


• Performs as assistant by holding instruments as directed by the physician.


• Prepares the procedure room while checking non-sterile equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order.


• Participates in positioning of patients for procedure.


• Post‑op responsibilities include cleaning of the procedure room removal of all contaminated instruments, linen, and garbage. Disposal of all blood and body fluids utilizing the Biohaz process.


• Provides equipment and supplies based on patient/procedure needs.


• Adherence to Infection Control Principle.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent


• Completion of Surgical Technologist Program


• Certification as a CST from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a CST in an acute care hospital


• GI Tech experience

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9)


• Shift: Day Shift, 12 hour shifts


• Work Location: Onsite


• Unit/Department: Surgery


• Non-Union