Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician Full Time DaysMonday through Friday no weekends, holidays or call. Hours are 0630-1600Position Summary: The Surgical Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Operating Room Technician, under the guidance of the registered nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of the patients who come under his or her care. Scrubs and assists with various surgical procedures in all specialties. Assists with stocking of supplies, cleaning, and performs other duties as requested. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication between him or herself, the charge nurse, the patient, other staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.Responsibilities:Assists the surgeon during surgery as scrub person according to prescribed standards.Assembles the necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for the surgical intervention and age of patient. Checks for proper functioning of equipmentApplies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intra-operative periodPerforms sponge, needle and instrument count according to policy and procedureIdentifies, labels and dispenses medications and/or solution safely with consideration to age and weightAnticipates, plans for, and responds to the needs of the surgeonMaintain established department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives regarding performance improvement, safety, environmental, and infection controlAssists in housekeeping duties and cleanliness of department as directed to insure safe patient environmentAssists in stocking of operating rooms after procedures are completedAssists surgical team with patient preparation such as positioning, skin prep, equipment, and supplies, as directed, and with consideration to age specific/developmental variablesAssists in transportation of patients when directed, maintaining age appropriate safety measuresAssists in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilization of equipment and instruments. Uses supplies judiciouslyReports malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate peopleConfines and contains sources of contaminationProperly identifies and preserves specimensParticipates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instrumentsAccepts reasonable work assignmentsBehavior reflects a professional and cooperative attitudeIs accountable for personal conduct and promotes good working relationships among staff and other departmentsUtilizes available resources to keep current in practicePerforms activities in an organized and timely mannerContributes to the efficient and smooth functioning of the departmentParticipates in the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectivesOffers suggestions and input for procedures of nursing practiceParticipates in educational programs and hospital in-services to increase professional competence and to meet personal needs and goalsSeeks assistance from other professional resource persons to improve skills, knowledge, and practiceIdentifies and reports unsafe patient care practice and assumes responsibility for interventionPopulation ServedPediatric (24 months – 12 years)Adolescent (13 years – 18 years)Adult (19 years – 65 years)Older Adult (³ 65 years)Minimum RequirementsEducation:High school graduate or equivalent requiredCertification:Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers within 30 days of hireExperience:Completion of a Surgical Technologist program or on the job training related to healthcarePreferredPrefer certification as Surgical TechnicianCollege level microbiology and human anatomy and physiologyAdditional InformationNorthwestern 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 CheckNorthwestern 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 DisclosureArtificial 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.BenefitsWe 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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.