UChicago Medicine

Surgical Technologist I, Surgery, Full-Time, Evenings

UChicago Medicine  •  Harvey, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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
UChicago Medicine

About UChicago Medicine

The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients. Our mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring.

As one of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions, UChicago Medicine comprises the Medical Center, Pritzker School of Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division. Its main Hyde Park campus is home to the Center for Care and Discovery, Bernard Mitchell Hospital, Comer Children’s Hospital and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine. It also has a 108,000-square-foot facility in Orland Park as well as an outpatient clinic in Chicago's South Loop, as well as affiliations and partnerships that create a regional network of doctors in dozens of Chicago-area communities.

UChicago Medicine offers a full range of specialty-care services for adults and children through more than 40 institutes and centers including an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. It has 805 licensed beds, nearly 850 attending physicians, about 2,500 nurses and over 1,100 residents and fellows. Harvey-based Ingalls Health joined UChicago Medicine’s network in 2016.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
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