Weiss Memorial Hospital has been serving Chicago’s North Side and surrounding communities providing excellent health care services for over 60 years. We are a 236-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility providing a full range of health care services to meet the needs of our diverse community. We have grown to better serve our community to include more than 450 doctors representing 42 medical specialties and more than 800 employees, all committed to providing you with personalized care. We are looking for exceptional people who share our mission and values to join our team!

***Sign-on Bonus Eligible***

JOB SUMMARY

Provides scrub, assisting, turnover and stocking for surgical procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of accredited program of surgical technology
• Certification as Surgical Technologist (CST) by Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon hire, if incumbent has graduated an approved Surgical Technologist program, but has not received their certification; certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• CPR Certification
• 1 year OR experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively as a team member
• Proven ability to change priorities in a fast-paced environment

JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers. *
• Assesses the procedure and patient to determine that necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment are available.*
• Sets up the operating room with the necessary equipment, instruments, packs and supplies in adherence to aseptic technique.*
• Responsible for scrubbing all surgical specialties.*
• Assures that all monitoring and support equipment is set up and operable. Initiates service requests as needed.*
• Observes the progress of the procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and/or patient for additional supplies and/or equipment. Demonstrates the ability to function in emergencies and maintain sterile environments.*
• Passes instruments and supplies in an efficient and safe manner.*
• Accountable for instrument, sponge and needle counts with the RN Circulator and other members of the perioperative team.*
• Maintains professional relationships and conveys relevant information to other members of the health care team and patients/families utilizing clear and effective communication skills.*
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for professional practice and growth by assuring that clinical knowledge base and skills are maintained and enhanced. *
• Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes unit and organizational policies and procedures. *

Weiss Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.