Surgical Technologist II , DCAM

Surgical Technologist II , DCAM OR - Full-Time, Day

Apply for the Surgical Technologist II, DCAM OR (Full‑Time, Day) role at UChicago Medicine.

$31.00/hr - $42.00/hr

Be part of a world‑class academic healthcare system. As a Surgical Technologist at the DCAM Operating Room, you will work with physicians pushing the boundaries of medical care, conduct research, and provide lifesaving, personalized patient care. This 100% onsite role requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

• Independently performs surgical scrub role on the operative field and is able to scrub in all services, adult and pediatric.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency and trauma situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Demonstrates infection control practices by utilizing proper aseptic technique while dealing with blood/body fluid.
• Correctly uses all sterilizers and high level disinfectors related to surgical procedures; documents appropriately and maintains competencies, as required.
• In conjunction with Specialty Manager, Charge Nurse and Central Sterile Processing, demonstrates organizational skills in case preparation, case cart picking and accurate room set‑up for instrument and tray contents in scheduled cases. Sets up instruments, supplies and equipment according to surgeon’s preference cards, policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Operates and troubleshoots video systems as needed. Works in collaboration with Administrative Coordinators, Specialty Managers, Clinical Engineering, and In‑House Vendors to maintain video systems.
• Provides cost‑effective care by proper use of equipment and instruments. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies based on assessed needs, standard of care and surgeon’s preference cards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of immediate and long term outcomes of surgical activities including, but not limited to: sponge, needle and instrument count, aseptic technique, proper handling of specimens, proper labeling and handling of medications on sterile field and care of electrosurgical active electrodes and implants.
• In collaboration with Perioperative Educators and Managers, develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics and/or courses for operating room technologist colleagues and Central Sterile Processing staff.
• Assists in performing care of the surgical patient, including: helps team to prepare room, helps open packs, supplies, and instrument sets, helps position patient, monitors sterile field, opens sterile supplies onto sterile field before procedure, performs counts, handles specimen(s), assists with emergency situations, and assures quality measures are met, such as Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) core measures.
• In collaboration with Circulating RN, Specialty Manager and Charge Nurse, determines individual patient/surgeon needs and adjusts instrumentation and supplies according to those needs.
• Inventories and restocks supplies in individual OR suites and Specialty Service carts.
• Responsible for reviewing and updating preference cards in collaboration with the specialty team.
• In collaboration with Specialty Manager and Central Sterile Processing management team, acts as a liaison to Central Sterile Processing (CSP) in the maintenance of specialty instrumentation necessary to enhance the delivery of quality patient care for assigned service.
• Communicates with oncoming shift any pertinent information regarding patients or unit activities.
• Acts as a resource person to patients, visitors, physicians and other staff.
• Communicates to Scheduling Board Manager, Anesthesia Coordinator, Charge Nurse, Perioperative management team accurate and timely information regarding patient status and OR schedule.
• Consistently demonstrates leadership abilities in support of UCMC’s goals, including excellence in safety, quality and the patient experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Minimum 1‑3 years of Operating Room experience

• Interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate communication
• Basic knowledge and ability to perform…