Certified Surgical Tech Ortho OR Full Time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

About the role

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 regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician is responsible for assigned procedures. As a member of the surgical team, they provide the surgeon with the proper instrumentation and equipment and work to maintain a safe environment for each patient and 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 physician's 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
  • Assists anesthesia, as needed
  • Assists in specimen collection and labeling
  • Relays messages to team leader
  • Obtains any additional supplies needed
  • Assists RN in moving and positioning of patient
• Monitors use and maintenance of doctor's 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 Nurse/Supply Systems or designee of need for special order supplies.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technology program
• Certification: BLS – CPR

Qualifications

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

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. Benefits include:

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility may apply for external candidates. Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible, except new graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM.