OR Scrub Technician Full-time Rotating

Our various surgical service lines perform more than 33000 cases annually and include top talent. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to value each individuals contribution to optimize positive patient outcomes. The program builds confidence and gives new nurses the foundation they need to excel in the OR environment.

Service lines include:

• Cardiac
• ENT
• General
• Gynecology
• Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Plastics
• Robotic surgery
• Spine
• Transplant
• Trauma
• Urology
• Vascular/Thoracic

Northwestern Memorial Hospital has 60 operating rooms.

• Feinberg Pavilion  Main operating room pavilion open 24/7 for scheduled and urgent/emergent cases
• Prentice Womens Hospital  Focusing on womens health (gyne breast plastics and robotics)
• Lavin Family Pavilion  Outpatient procedures including ophthalmology ENT general surgery plastics orthopedics spine

Northwestern Medicine is a Level I trauma center.

The Operating Room Scrub Technician reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This position is a member of the Surgical Team in the Operating Room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse who is responsible for the care and safety of the of the perioperative patient. The Operating Room Scrub Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room for each surgical patient. Included in their responsibilities is the gathering of supplies instruments and equipment necessary to ensure the efficient and safe conduct of each surgical procedure which they are assigned. The Operating Room Scrub Technician is also responsible for the proper care and handling of specimens surgical instrumentation along with other duties they may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Assist surgical team during procedures which require the ability to stand for periods greater than 6 hours.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to take corrective action for themselves and other team members when there is a break in technique.
• Demonstrate fine motor skills and eyehand coordination necessary to handle small intricate surgical instruments supplies and specimens.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide complete accurate communication to all members of the surgical team.
• Prepares and maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Provides assistance to the surgical team. This includes draping of the surgical site and efficient and safe handling of all sharps and instruments.
• Maintains accurate count of all supplies suture and sponge items on the sterile field.
• Orients new staff to the ORST role.
• Physical ability to push pull lift and move 30 pounds.
• Stocks room with supplies and equipment.
• Provide OnCall coverage for their department either specialty or general as designated by their manager.
• Following orientation OR technicians are expected to take call according to the OnCall policy.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications :

Required:

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists.
• CardioPulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level).
• An essential function of this job is the ability to lift/carry weight of up to 35 pounds.
• An essential function of this job is the ability to push/pull with 50 pounds of force.

Preferred:

• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Minimum of 2 years current Operating Room scrub technician experience.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime