Trinity Health·Maywood, Illinois
The OR Surgical Tech is responsible for preparing the surgical team, maintaining a sterile environment using aseptic techniques, and managing surgical instrumentation. They also handle surgical specimens and perform counts according to policy and safety guidelines.
Employment type: Full time
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center [https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/lumc], Gottlieb Memorial Hospital [https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/gmh], MacNeal Hospital [https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/macneal-hospital], as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city!
If you are an OR Surgical Tech who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!
The OR Surgical Tech demonstrates basic intraoperative scrub responsibilities.
Prepares surgical team.
Assists in basic draping.
Positions OR equipment & supplies.
Prepares & operates room equipment.
Creates sterile area using aseptic technique.
Prepares supplies, recognizes and corrects when sterility is compromised.
Demonstrates proper handling of surgical specimens.
Performs counts per policy and procedures.
Follows National Patient Safety Goal guidelines.
Demonstrates basic case preparation - Selects equipment & supplies by use of preference cards.
Locates basic equipment & supplies.
Identifies & demonstrates methods of surgical reprocessing of instrumentation & supplies.
Prepares self for the scrub role.
Prepares surgical instrument supplies for surgery.
• High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
$24.44 - $39.11 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and CPR certification, with an associate degree in Surgical Technology preferred. While less than one year of experience is acceptable, 1-2 years of previous job-related experience is preferred.
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