The Surgical Technologist is responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field and providing technical assistance during operative procedures. They collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, cost-effective, and patient-focused surgical care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a high school graduate or GED holder and a graduate of a Scrub Technician program or have 1-2 years of operating room experience. Certification as a certified scrub tech is required within two years of the hire date.
high schoolprofessional certificateTime ManagementPatient AdvocacyCommunication SkillsPatient CareCollaborationSterile Field MaintenanceTechnical CompetencyCrisis ManagementInstrument HandlingSurgical Scrubbing
Job description
Department
37703
Advocate
Illinois
Masonic
Medical
Center -
Surgery
Room
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: 0700-1730 Monday to Friday Rotating days off. call required Pay Range $26.55 - $42.85
Major
Responsibilities: To assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient-focused, technically appropriate, and cost effective. The Surgical Technologist (ST) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the Standards of Practice and within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. The ST is responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, a safe patient care environment, and appropriate supplies/equipment as required for the operative procedure. The ST functions as a cooperative health care team member in a critical care environment treating the patient in a holistic manner with dignity and respect. 1)
Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned: Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner. Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments. Maintains sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure. Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner. Maintains on-call availability. Assists in emergency situations as assigned. Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards. Maintains education records and timecard. Maintains competencies. 2)Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field: Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card. Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading scrub tips. Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments. Assists with clean up and turnover upon completion of case. Efficiently utilized supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs. 3)Responsible for maintenance of professional growth: Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining professional skills. Independently completes assignments/projects. Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects 4)In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment: Assists with maintaining goals of Surgical Services and Advocate. Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner. Demonstrates self-direction in utilizing work time appropriately. Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned. 5)Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures: Maintains patient confidentiality. Utilizes guest relation techniques with members of health care team and patients. Performs other related duties as assigned. Demonstrates customer satisfaction skills within the department and hospital as defined by the Advocate’s System’s goals. 5) Maintains positive relationships with all customers e.g., patients, significant others, physician, and associates 6)Review Patient Satisfaction data and participates in development of the team’s action plan for improvement in satisfaction 1) Utilizes Advocate IMMC’s MVP and service excellence expectations 2) Serves as patient advocate to ensure that patients and customers needs are met in a timely and efficient manner and individualizes each patient’s plan of care. 3) Resolves patients and customers concerns immediately using the defined service recovery process 4) Utilizes appropriate referrals and chain of command to resolve ongoing patient customer’s complaints (such as patient’s grievance process Establishment and achievement of self-development objectives and continued advancement of the practice team. 1) Assesses own learning needs. Seeks appropriate training and development. Sets own objectives and goals.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and professional manner
Demonstrates self direction by identifying learning needs and establishing self development activities
Completes all developmental goals and departmental inservices and competencies within timeframe established
Attends and participates in departmental meetings
Identifies problems and takes steps toward resolution, including crisis management strategies in collaboration with the OR Team.
Participates in the education process of other team members and visitors in areas of expertise by serving in the role of scrub mentor.
Demonstrates teaching strategies with other health care members 2) Maintains and supports Accrediting Organization/DNV requirements in regards to competencies. (i.e., CPR certification, safety and infection control, current licensure, hospital/unit based certification standards 3) Demonstrates appropriate technical skills for clinical competency 4) As competence is demonstrated, may be asked to train new Associates to unit functions and responsibilities 5) Participates in hospital committees 6) Participates in development of other team member’s technical and interpersonal skills to improve patient care. Contributes to the surgical services, department and hospital innovation efforts to maximize excellence and build respect for services 1)Submits improvement ideas for IMMC and its services and participates in the implementation process 2) Identifies improvement ideas within scope of responsibility, and assumes accountability for implementation and communication of plans and results 3) Participates in unit innovation opportunities and strategies. 4) Utilizes creative measures to optimize customer satisfaction. Participates in the implementation of strategies to increase productivity 1) Cross train to other unit functions and units as necessary to achieve optimal flexibility. 2) Ensures appropriate staffing coverage for subsequent shifts. 3) Suggest productivity improvement ideas 4) Flexible in meeting the staffing requirements of the practice and unit. Contributes to cost containment and business growth initiatives of the unit/department 1) Responsible for efficient utilization of all resources within scope of practice 2) Communicates inventory needs adjustments to Nurse Manager 3)Participates in cost containment practice strategies Room Efficiencies 1)Facilitate room turnover and assist other ancillary staff. Assist circulating nurse to prepare for the next case. Report to the Schedule Coordinator and/or Operating Room Specialty Coordinator when assignment is complete. Ensure that the room is stocked and unused items are returned to proper storage when room is finished. The scrub person MUST participate in the briefing, time out and debriefing. The scrub person must remain with the patient until relief by another scrub person is available. The relief scrub person must be gowned and gloved and a person to person hand off is given with required safety information: sharps, counts, medications, case status and case challanges. Participates in an environment within the practice team that supports management philosophy, IMMC strategic plans and Advocate Healthcare strategies. 1)
Foster and environment where
IMMC values can flourish:
Compassion - Care of the whole person
Equality - Everyone is respected
Excellence - Empowered to improve
Partnership - Pooling of talents as a team
Stewardship - Sensible use of resources 2)b. Participates with other Associates to create a cooperative team environment. 3)c. Actively participates in unit meetings. Provides positive suggestions for improvement of nursing services. 4)d. Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, directors and other healthcare members to assure delivery of quality care in a high stress environment. 5)e. Participates in implementing planned changes and activities to improve nurseing services, the working environment or patient care. 6)f. Holds self and others accountable for clinical practice and customer service initiatives. 7)g. Actively participates in recognition efforts of team and hospital.
Education/Experience
Required: High school graduate or GED Graduate of a Scrub Technician program or 1-2 years experience in an operating room with skills competencies in general,gyne,ortho surgery
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Good communication skills. Team player. Good time management. Ability to independently perform scrub duties Certification as a certified scrub tech within two years of hire date
Physicial
Requirements and
Working
Conditions:
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening disease and radiation
This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
Ability to perform heavy lifting (lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 or 50 pounds frequently and/or lifting 10 to 20 pounds constantly.)
Ability to stand for 8 hours
Ability to cooperate and work well with others
Ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
Ability to work designated shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to assume on-call responsibility per department guidelines ability to work as a team member in a high stress environment. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our
Commitment to
You:
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Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
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Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
