What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR SURGICAL TECH position at Loyola University Health System?
Employment Type : Full time Shift : Day Shift
Description : Reporting to a Nurse Manager and working under direct supervision the Surgical Tech Cert assists with surgical procedures as a scrub member of the surgical team. Prepares instruments and supplies and maintains a clean and safe environment. The OR Surgical Tech 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 instrument supplies for surgery.
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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- 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
Compensation :
Pa y Range : $24.44 - $39.11 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Trinity Health Benefits Summary
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Salary : $24 - $39
