Surgical Technologist I, Surgery, Full-Time, Evenings

University of Chicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in the greater Chicagoland area is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Surgery department. The role is 100% onsite, focusing on maintaining the sterile field and ensuring aseptic technique throughout procedures.

Under supervision of the Supervisor and Director of Surgical Services, you will support intraoperative care, pass instruments, position patients, and prepare the room for each case, while upholding infection control standards and teamwork

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Compassionately provide personal patient care and comfort to the surgical patient.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons, passing instruments and providing 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 procedures.
• Post-op cleanup of the room and disposal of contaminated materials per protocol.
• Provide equipment and supplies based on patient and procedure needs.
• Adhere to Infection Control principles.

Skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of Surgical Technologist Program

Certification as CST within 6 months of hire

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 (1.0)
• Shift: Evenings, 3pm -11pm
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Surgery
• Non-Union