Surgical Technologist II

Surgical Technologist II

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Technologist II for our CCD Operating Room department. Here, you will be involved in process improvement or quality initiatives related to, but outside of, Perioperative Services. You will assist the nursing and medical staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and performing surgical scrub technologist duties; collaborate with nursing and other disciplines, when necessary, to revise the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient, having constant contact with the Operating Room staff, physicians, clerical staff, anesthesia staff, and materials management. This is the Center for Care and Discovery OR department. This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Independently performs the surgical scrub role in the operative field and can scrub in all services, including adult and pediatric.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Minimum (1-3) years of Operating Room experience

License/Certifications:

• CST certification required
• CST certification can be obtained within 12 months of hire
• BLS required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate communication
• Basic knowledge and ability to perform surgical technologist skills, analytical skills necessary to interpret and communicate data relevant to direct patient care to RN and MD
• Ability to function as a member of the surgical team, carrying out the instructions of surgeons and of the Circulating RN with speed, accuracy, and concentration
• Able to prioritize daily activities
• Able to recognize and intervene in life-threatening situations
• Able to maintain composure under stressful circumstances
• Demonstrates higher-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills, thinks on an organizational level
• Demonstrates a competent, courteous, and professional manner with coworkers, physicians, visitors, patients, and others
• Maintaining confidentiality in the execution of all duties, and superior knowledge and expert practice in the scrub role in advanced surgical procedures
• Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs of the patient and surgeon
• Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks
• Able to wear lead aprons (ranging in weight from 10-25 pounds) for prolonged periods of time for protection from exposure to radiation
• Able to fulfill on-call responsibilities, being alert and ready to work in emergencies

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.00 FTE)
• Shift: Day Shift, 7:00am - 5:30pm
• Work Location: Chicago, IL
• Unit/Department: CCD OR
• CBA Code: Non-Union