CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST- STROGER HOSPITAL

LOCATION: STROGER HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT: Cook County Health

SHIFT: 6:30AM-2:30PM

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

Typical Duties continued

* 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

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.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

* Basic Term Life Insurance

* Pension Plan

* Deferred Compensation Program

* Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

* You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

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.