Endoscopy and Operating Room Technician

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Either 5 8 hours shifts or 4 10 hours shifts, starting at 630am, with call hours as well
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves for surgical procedures.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures, displaying knowledge of procedure and patient positioning.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Assists other team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepping for the next patient.

• • Interpersonal Skills
• • Completion of validation skills
• • Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up
• • Knowledge of sterilization techniques
• • Knowledge to anticipate critical emergencies of Specialty Call Team
• • Ability to organize, promote, and conduct relevant in-services on unit

• • Associate [Preferred]
• • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• • Technical/Vocational School [Required]

• • N/A

• • 2+ experience as certified surgical tech [Preferred]
• • Proficient in a minimum of 2 surgical specialties [Preferred]

• Licenses and Certifications:
• • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] 
• • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required] OR
• • Technician in Surgery - Certified (NTSC) [Required]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.