Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)
Hiring Department: Operating Room Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1027817
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: 7am-5:30pm
Shift: Days
# of Position: 3
Posting Date: 10/8/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.
Description:
Position Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Physician, performs the technical functions directly related to surgical asepsis, instrument preparation and presentation during surgical cases. Uses judgment to independently perform various activities related to the effective preparation of instruments prior to, during and following completion of O.R. cases. The OR Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice and Magnet's Five Models of Care in clinical practice.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Follows established Operating Room policies and procedures.
- Prepares operating rooms for surgery.
- Assists in the care, maintenance, distribution and control of equipment and supplies, both sterile and unsterile, which are used in operating procedures.
- Assist with operations in the capacity of a Scrub Attendant, including arranging sterile articles and maintaining sterility of instrument tables.
- Completes sponge, needle and instrument counts with RN prior to, during and after surgery according to hospital policy.
- Reports discrepancies to the Charge Nurse and Attending Physician.
- Under the direction of the RN, prepares medications (except narcotics) on the sterile field, double checking doses with RN or MD prior to passing to MD during the case.
- Assists with infusions under direction of RN or MD.
- Inspects instruments and power equipment prior to use to assure operational order.
- Participates in the daily stocking of Operating Room supplies.
- Maintains a sterile environment to prevent patient infections.
- Recognizes and reports emergency situations.
- Assists in identification, labeling and proper specimen disposition using departmental procedures.
- Assists with decontamination of all equipment, instruments, and supplies as necessary.
- Anticipates surgeon’s needs and assists surgeon during procedures.
- Transports and lifts trays up to 40 pounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology from an approved Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation program.
OR
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting [NBSTSA] - Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR] certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic techniques.
- Knowledge of normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of closure techniques and can perform closure of all layers of skin.
- Knowledge of standard practices in assisting surgeons during procedures.
- Skill at responding precisely to verbal instructions.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date (RNs only).
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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