Job Description
The Surgical Technician 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.
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician is responsible for her/his assigned procedures. As a member of the surgical team she/he provides the surgeon with the proper instrumentation and equipment and works to maintain a safe environment for each patient and a readiness for emergency situations, taking into consideration the special needs and behaviors of the specific age of the unit population.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses and identifies equipment and supplies for all cases assigned.
- Identifies potential or real problems that need immediate correction or attention.
- Reviews daily assignment to maintain supply inventory on specialty carts.
- Sets up table, instruments and supplies according to procedure and physician's preference cards.
- Assists in positioning and draping of patient.
- Anticipates and assists in meeting the needs of the surgeon.
- Maintains and is responsible for counts of instruments, sponges, needles and miscellaneous items with the R.N.
- Maintains aseptic technique throughout procedure.
- Handles equipment properly and removes gross contamination before sending to S.S.P.
- Assists the registered nurse in circulating duties when not scrubbed.
- Opens supplies
- Counts, when RN is scrub person
- Assist anesthesia, as needed
- Assist in specimen collection and labeling
- Relay messages to team leader
- Obtain any additional supplies needed
- Assist RN in moving and positioning of patient
- Monitors use and maintenance of doctor's specialty instruments.
- Maintains readiness for emergencies and the need to assist the surgeon, if necessary, until additional help can be obtained.
- Coordinates use of supplies and equipment for intraoperative care with other staff.
- Informs OR Charge Nurse\Supply Systems or designee of need for special order supplies.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of a Surgical Technology program
- BLS - CPR
Preferred:
- Certified as a Surgical Technician
- Previous experience as a Surgical Technician
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate 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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
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 to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
