Certified Surgical Tech Full Time Days

The  Surgical Technician  reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse the Surgical Technician is responsible for her/his assigned procedures. As a member of the surgical team she/he provides the surgeon with the proper instrumentation and equipment and works to maintain a safe environment for each patient and a readiness for emergency situations taking into consideration the special needs and behaviors of the specific age of the unit population.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses and identifies equipment and supplies for all cases assigned.
• Identifies potential or real problems that need immediate correction or attention.
• Reviews daily assignment to maintain supply inventory on specialty carts.
• Sets up table instruments and supplies according to procedure and physicians preference cards.
• Assists in positioning and draping of patient.
• Anticipates and assists in meeting the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintains and is responsible for counts of instruments sponges needles and miscellaneous items with the R.N.
• Maintains aseptic technique throughout procedure.
• Handles equipment properly and removes gross contamination before sending to S.S.P.
• Assists the registered nurse in circulating duties when not scrubbed.
  • Opens supplies
  • Counts when RN is scrub person
  • Assist anesthesia as needed
  • Assist in specimen collection and labeling
  • Relay messages to team leader
  • Obtain any additional supplies needed
  • Assist RN in moving and positioning of patient
• Monitors use and maintenance of doctors specialty instruments.
• Maintains readiness for emergencies and the need to assist the surgeon if necessary until additional help can be obtained.
• Coordinates use of supplies and equipment for intraoperative care with other staff.
• Informs OR Charge NurseSupply Systems or designee of need for special order supplies.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program

Certification:

• BLS CPR

Preferred:

• Certified as a Surgical Technician
• Previous experience as a Surgical Technician

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time