LUHS_OR SURGICAL TECH_3754 at Loyola in Berwyn, Illinois

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time
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Description:



Provides patient care in the Operating Room by utilizing aseptic technique while focusing on the needs of the surgical patient and exemplifying the service exellence 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.2


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 instrument 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 specimens45%YesParticipates in the identification and resolution of opportunities for improvement. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities which are consistent with the Medical Center. Utilizes time and resources efficiently and effectively


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



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