ocation: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Operating Room
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 4
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 8:00:00 PM)
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Pay Range: 23.12 - 36.41
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may very depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Surgical Technologist assists in patient care and surgical services under the supervision of a registered nurse. The primary responsibility of this person is to carry out the function of the scrub role during surgical procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Progressive experience.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skill in order to teach.
• Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Able to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.
• Demonstrates competency in scrubbing all assigned surgical procedures
• Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in specific surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making at all times. Assists nursing personnel by carrying out additional duties as delegated.
• Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine assignments.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities:
• Establishes and protects the integrity of the sterile field and back table at all times.
• Takes corrective action and reports events to RN in room.
• Handles/secures instruments, cords and draping materials utilizing aseptic technique.
• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for decontamination per established protocols.
• Demonstrates basic operating room technical skills
• Participates in surgical cases in select areas as assigned.
• Prioritizes scrub activities based upon the type of surgical procedure and the needs of the surgical team members.
• Prepares sutures/other specified supplies per Operating Room Information System preference cards.
• Obtains and safely assembles necessary equipment specific to the surgical procedure, surgeon preference and individual patient needs.
• Assists in opening sterile supplies Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to individualize set up for surgical procedures.
• Ensures equipment is functional; Identifies specialty instruments by type, function and name.
• Ensures surgical items such as sponges, instruments are accounted for according to Operating Room policies and procedures.
• Ensures and notifies surgical team of incorrect processes of surgical procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
• Ensures Personal Protective Equipment and biohazard waste procedures are adhered to.
• Collaboratively with all members of the health care team to ensure patient's privacy is protected
• Restocks rooms according to the established par stock lists.
• Participates, actively, in unit/area meetings.
• Continually improves personal skills to ensure the highest quality patient care, education of patients, staff and students, research and community service.
• Treats patients, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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