Certified Surgical Scrub Tech-Neuro

WE ARE INSIGHT:
At Insight Hospital and Medical Center
- Chicago,we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients.

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Within the OR managerial structure, the trained Operating Room Tech shall assist in nursing care activities under the direction of a registered nurse and according to the job description and policies of the department. The Operating Room Tech is assigned scrub duties and specific institutional nursing services duties concerning procedural knowledge/skills and the complexity of the patient’s condition and/or the situation.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

• Assists with planning and implementation of activities related to direct patient care:
• Assists in accomplishing an individualized care plan by providing for the physical comfort, safety, and emotional welfare of the surgical patient.
• Works cooperatively as a team member with all related departments to ensure optimal patient care.
• Aware of and maintains principles of aseptic technique.
• Performs primarily in the role of scrub nurse to include.
• Prepares room, supplies, and equipment for the patient.
• Carries out scrub nurse activities required during the operation in such a manner as to ensure asepsis and patient safety.
• Assists the primary RN circulator with delegated circulating duties.
• Assists in room clean-up between cases at the end of the schedule.
• Responsible for preparation and aftercare of equipment and supplies.
• Sterilize equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Assists in taking inventories of equipment and supplies.
• Recognizes and acts appropriately in an emergency.
• Participates in staff conferences as a member of the OR nursing team.
• Assists in the orientation process of new personnel in there are of clinical expertise.
• Assists in the revision of departmental procedures.
• Shares new knowledge with staff.
• Helps maintain a clean and orderly environment in the OR.
• Utilizes and supports Hospital and Operating Room policies, rules, and regulations.
• Adheres to fire and safety regulations of the hospital.
• Maintains strict sharps protocol and follows Standard Precautions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma is required.
• Surgical Scrub Tech Certification is required.
• Can supply evidence through references of on-the-job training and experience as a surgical scrub tech preferred.
• Previous experience as a surgical scrub technician required.
• 3 + years experience.
• Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery experience.

• Commitment to teamwork is required.
• Ability to relate well with people required.
• Ability to problem solve independently required.
• Professionalism and confidentiality are required.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!