Community First Medical Center·Chicago, Illinois
The Operating Room Technician provides direct and indirect technical assistance to the surgeon and supports the surgical team during the pre-operative and intra-operative phases of patient care. Key duties include preparing supplies and instruments, performing the scrub role, assisting with patient transport and positioning, and maintaining/sterilizing instruments.
Description This is an PRN-AS NEEDED opportunity with variable days of the week. The Operating Room Technician, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and indirect technical assistance to the surgeon and performs a variety of duties to assist the surgical team in care of surgical patients during the immediate pre-operative, and intra-operative phase.
Essential duties and responsibilities 1.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team to resolve patient care problems and enhance care delivery.
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Assists in the preparation for surgical cases assuring that supplies, equipment, and instruments are available.
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Performs scrub role as assigned for a variety of surgical procedures.
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Assists the surgical team in the transport, transfer, and positioning of patients in the operating room.
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Assists with the maintenance, care, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and inventory of instruments, as directed.
401(k) | Free Parking Garage | Sick Time
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Must have 1+ years of experience in an Operating Room. Certified Surgical Tech required. Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination 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.
Market context
In Illinois, certified surgical tech openings are often driven by hospital and ambulatory surgery demand, especially for candidates who can step into operating room workflows quickly. This as-needed role is competitive because employers typically look for CST certification and at least one year of OR experience, while the listed benefits include 401(k), sick time, and free parking garage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification and OR experience match before applying.