Surgical Technologist I, Ambulatory Surgery- Registry, Day

Join a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Crown Point as a Surgical Technologist I at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.

Surgical Technologist I assist the nursing and medical staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and performance of 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 for all services, including adult and pediatric cases
• Prepares and maintains a sterile field using proper aseptic and infection‑control techniques
• Applies knowledge of surgical procedures, including emergency and trauma cases
• Prepares operating rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and equipment according to surgeon preference cards, policies, and standards of care
• Operates and troubleshoots video and surgical equipment; ensures proper handling, care, and sterilization of instrumentation
• Assists with patient care and procedures, including room setup, patient positioning, opening sterile supplies, counts, specimen handling, and emergency situations
• Ensures compliance with quality and safety measures, including accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts; medication and specimen handling; and implant and electrosurgical safety
• Collaborates with RN Circulators, Charge Nurse, Unit Leadership, and Central Sterile Processing to anticipate needs, manage preference cards, and ensure efficient case flow
• Maintains inventory and restocks OR and specialty carts; supports cost‑effective use of supplies and equipment
• Communicates effectively during handoffs, assists with room turnover and case setup, and serves as a resource to patients, visitors, and staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist program