CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH

Cook County Health • Chicago, IL

278d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technician, or approved Military Program.
• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist in the State of Illinois through one of the following: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) OR National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through the American Heart Association.
• One year of full-time work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the standard concepts, practices and procedures of an operating room.
• Thorough knowledge of the standard methods of cleaning and maintaining operating room instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the standard preparation of patients for surgery and post-surgery procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures used in performing the duties and responsibilities of a Scrub Attendant.
• Demonstrate awareness of patient and family rights, ethical, legal, cultural, and spiritual concerns.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
• Sets up the sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
• Sponges or suctions the operative site.
• Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Performs additional counts as necessary.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization per hospital policy.
• Assists other members of the team with room turnover and cleaning.
• Assists in prepping the Operating Room for the next patient.
• Uses Impress tray and instrument tracking system per hospital policy.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Takes on-call rotation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed