Non-Certified Surgical Technician (PRN Day Shift)

About the role

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Glendale Heights, Illinois, is hiring a non-certified surgical technician for PRN day shifts (7am-3:30pm). The role supports the surgeon and/or first assistant during procedures and works closely with the surgical team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as sponging, suctioning, cutting sutures, holding retractors and manipulating the endoscopic camera.
• Monitor conditions in the operating room, assess patient and team needs, and obtain instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Gather, check and open supplies, maintain strict aseptic technique, perform surgical hand scrub, set up sterile fields and drapes, and clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Clean and prep the operating room, assist with room turnover, and direct ancillary personnel as needed.
• Perform instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator, and participate in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out.
• Prepare and pass off specimens, and anticipate the surgeon's needs by passing instruments, supplies, medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions.
• Supervise other team members, provide orientation and training to new personnel, promote a safe environment and act in emergencies.

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Graduate of a surgical technology program or equivalent (e.g., military training); currently enrolled or successfully completed in an accredited surgical technology program.
• 1+ years of experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English; ability to work irregular hours including call hours.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required; additional licensure or certification may apply depending on unit or state.

Required skills

• Aseptic/sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with topics such as malignant hyperthermia, surgical site infection prevention, isolation precautions, AIDET and SBAR.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment and work well with a team.