Surgical Tech Ophthalmology Casual

Salary

The salary range for this position is $28.10 - $40.74 (Hourly Rate).

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

The Surgical Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Operating Room Technician, under the guidance of the registered nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of the patients who come under his or her care. This role scrubs and assists with various surgical procedures in all specialties. The Surgical Tech also assists with stocking of supplies, cleaning, and performs other duties as requested.

Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication between him or herself, the charge nurse, the patient, other staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.

• Assists the surgeon during surgery as scrub person according to prescribed standards.
• Assembles the necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for the surgical intervention and age of patient. Checks for proper functioning of equipment.
• Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intra‑operative period.
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument count according to policy and procedure.
• Identifies, labels and dispenses medications and/or solutions safely with consideration to age and weight.
• Anticipates, plans for, and responds to the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintain established department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives regarding performance improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control.
• Assists in housekeeping duties and cleanliness of department as directed to insure safe patient environment.
• Assists in stocking of operating rooms after procedures are completed.
• Assists surgical team with patient preparation such as positioning, skin prep, equipment, and supplies, as directed, and with consideration to age specific/developmental variables.
• Assists in transportation of patients when directed, maintaining age appropriate safety measures.
• Assists in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilization of equipment and instruments. Uses supplies judiciously.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate people.
• Confines and contains sources of contamination.
• Properly identifies and preserves specimens.
• Participates in the…