OR Surgical Tech

Employment Type: Full time Shift:

Evening Shift Description: The OR Surgical Tech provides patient care in the Operating Room by utilizing aseptic technique while focusing on the needs of the surgical patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As a contributing member of the health care team, participates in a comprehensive surgical plan of care for assigned patient. Demonstrates basic intraoperative scrub responsibilities

• Prepares surgical team. Assists in basic draping.Positions OR equipment & supplies.
  
  Prepares & operates room equipment. Creates sterile area using aseptic technique. Prepares supplies.Recognizes and corrects when sterility is compromised.
  
  Demonstrates proper handling of surgical specimens. Performs counts per policy and procedures. Follows National Patient Safety Goal guidelines. Demonstrates basic case preparation

• Selects equipment & supplies by use of preference cards. Locates basic equipment & supplies.
  
  Identifies & demonstrates methods of surgical reprocessing of instrumentation & supplies.
  
  Prepares self for the scrub role. Prepares surgical intrument supplies for surgery. Demonstrates basic postoperative scrub responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for transit to recovery.Prepares equipment and supplies for surgical processing.Disposal of sharps and waste. Complete and record surgical counts.
  
  Initiate cleaning of OR. Assists in proper delivery of surgical specimens. Position Requirements:
  
  Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education. Preferred: Associates Degree Specify Degree(s): Surgical Technology Minimum Experience:
  
  Required:
  
  Less than one year of previous job-related experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Licensure/Certifications: Required : CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist At Loyola, we know you’re more than your job.
  
  We see you and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at Loyola, what’s important to you, is important to us.
  
  Join our family. Benefits from Day One Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor roles Career Development Tuition Reimbursement On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Educational Stipend Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) Referral Rewards Weekender program Self-Scheduling Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
  
  Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.
  
  Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.