Surgical Technologist II; Neurology

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine
, as a Surgical Technologist II for our Orthopedics Operating Rooms. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians who are constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility, conducting groundbreaking research, and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. This position is 100% onsite opportunity.

You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

As a Surgical Technologist II
, you will be involved in process improvement or quality initiatives related to, but outside of, Perioperative Services. You will assist the nursing and medical staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and performing surgical scrub technologist duties; collaborate with nursing and other disciplines, when necessary, to revise the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient.

Has constant contact with the Operating Room staff, physicians, clerical staff, anesthesia staff, and materials management.

Essential Job Functions

• Independently performs the surgical scrub role on the operative field and can scrub in all services, including 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 the 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 the surgeon’s preference cards, policies, 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 the proper use of equipment and instruments. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies based on assessed needs, standard of care, and the 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 a 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 emergencies, and assures quality measures are met, such as Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) core measures.
• In collaboration with the 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 the 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 the oncoming shift any pertinent information regarding patients or unit activities.
• Acts as a…