Surgical Technologist II, CCD OR Relief Ortho- Full-Time, Evening Shift

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Technologist II for our CCD Operating Room Relief department. This position is 100% onsite and requires being based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing and medical staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and perform surgical scrub technologist duties.
• Collaborate with nursing and other disciplines to revise plan of care to meet changing patient needs.
• Independently perform the surgical scrub role in the operative field for adult and pediatric services.
• Apply knowledge related to emergencies, trauma situations, and surgical procedures.
• Demonstrate infection control practices using proper aseptic techniques with blood/body fluid.
• Correctly use sterilizers and high-level disinfectors; document appropriately and maintain competencies.
• In conjunction with Specialty Manager, Charge Nurse, and Central Sterile Processing, demonstrate organizational skills in case preparation, case cart picking, and accurate room set-up for instrument and tray contents.
• Set up instruments, supplies, and equipment according to surgeon’s preference cards, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Operate and troubleshoot video systems as needed; collaborate with Administrative Coordinators, Specialty Managers, Clinical Engineering, and In-House Vendors to maintain video systems.
• Provide cost-effective care by proper use of equipment and instruments; demonstrate appropriate utilization of supplies based on assessed needs, standard of care, and surgeon’s preference cards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of immediate and long-term outcomes of surgical activities, including sponge, needle, and instrument count, aseptic technique, proper handling of specimens, proper labeling and handling of medications on a sterile field, and care of electrosurgical active electrodes and implants.
• In collaboration with Perioperative Educators and Managers, develop, organize, and deliver continuing education topics and/or courses for operating room technologist colleagues and Central Sterile Processing staff.
• Assist in performing care of the surgical patient: help prepare rooms, open packs, supplies, and instrument sets, help position patient, monitor sterile field, open sterile supplies onto sterile field before procedure, perform counts, handle specimen(s), assist with emergencies, and assure quality measures are met such as SCIP core measures.
• In collaboration with the Circulating RN, Specialty Manager, and Charge Nurse, determine individual patient/surgeon needs and adjust instrumentation and supplies accordingly.
• Inventory and restock supplies in individual OR suites and Specialty Service carts.
• Responsible for reviewing and updating preference cards in collaboration with the specialty team.
• Act as a liaison to Central Sterile Processing (CSP) in the maintenance of specialty instrumentation necessary to enhance delivery of quality patient care for assigned service.
• Communicate with the oncoming shift any pertinent information regarding patients or unit activities.
• Act as a resource person to patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff.
• Communicate to the Scheduling Board Manager, Anesthesia Coordinator, Charge Nurse, and Perioperative management team accurate and timely information regarding patient status and OR schedule.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership abilities in support of UCMC’s goals, including excellence in safety, quality, and patient experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Minimum 1-3 years of Operating Room experience
• CST certification required (can be obtained within 12 months of hire)
• BLS required

Preferred Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate communication
• Basic knowledge and ability to perform surgical technologist skills
• Analytical skills necessary to interpret and communicate data relevant to direct patient care to RN and MD
• Ability to function as a member of the surgical team, carrying out instructions of surgeons and of the Circulating RN with speed, accuracy, and concentration
• Ability to prioritize daily activities
• Ability to recognize and intervene in life‑threatening situations
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful circumstances
• Demonstrates higher‑level critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, thinks on an organizational level
• Demonstrates a competent, courteous, and professional manner with coworkers, physicians, visitors, patients, and others
• Maintaining confidentiality in the execution of all duties, and superior knowledge and