Note: Onsite interviews will be held at 1950 West Polk Street - 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612. The only opportunity to interview for this position will be on Thursday, March 28th, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. You must attend onsite at the Hiring Fair (and sit for an interview if qualified) to be considered for the position. Same-day contingent offers are made on a first-come, first serve basis, while vacancies remain.
As a reminder, please apply & bring your resume.
LOCATION: PROVIDENT HOSPITAL
SHIFT: VARIOUS SHIFTS AVAILABLE
JOB SUMMARY SEIU LOCAL 73
The Certified Surgical Technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Typical Duties
Preoperative Duties •Performs the surgical scrub while donning gown, gloves, and any other necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). •Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. •Sets up the sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure. •Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator. •Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. •Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
Intraoperative Duties •Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. •Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure •Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. •Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. •Sponges or suctions the operative site. •Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders. •Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. •Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. •Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. •Performs additional counts as necessary. •Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. •Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization per hospital policy. •Assists other members of the team with room turnover and cleaning. •Assists in prepping the Operating Room for the next patient. •Uses Impress tray and instrument tracking system per hospital policy. •Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. •Takes on-call rotation. •Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an approved Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technician, or approved Military Program •Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist in the State of Illinois through one (1) of the following: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) OR National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) •Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through the American Heart Association •One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (Certification(s) and/or license(s) must be current and active throughout the course of employment without lapse in expiration time, as required to meet the qualifications of the job)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics •Working knowledge of the standard concepts, practices and procedures of an operating room •Thorough knowledge of the standard methods of cleaning and maintaining operating room instruments, equipment, and supplies
Demonstrated knowledge of the standard preparation of patients for surgery and post-surgery procedures •Thorough knowledge of the procedures used in performing the duties and responsibilities of a Scrub Attendant •Demonstrate awareness of patient and family rights, ethical, legal, cultural, and spiritual concerns •Ability to bend, lift, push heavy objects •Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods •Ability to distinguish basic colors, and shades of colors •Ability to hear normally with or without assistive device •Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to the healthcare needs of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients •Ability to recognize age specific instruments and equipment needs for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients •Ability to directly assist physicians and nurses with operating room procedures •Ability to apply the principles of infectious control and asepsis in performing duties •Ability to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients
Physical and Environmental Demands This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references,
healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH)The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER