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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Certified Surgical Tech

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.Location:

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoJob Description:Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process.

Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.

Provides assistance to Registered Professional Nurses in the implementing of the intra-operative phase of the nursing practice.

Performs the duties of a scrub or circulating person, following departmental policies and procedures for these respective duties.

Compiles accurate and complete documentation of surgical cases on operating room record when performing duties of the circulating person.

Participates in the orientation of all new operating room personnel as assigned. Participates in operating room staff development through in-service education programs, conference and research projects.

Participates in nursing/hospital committees as requested. Accepts on-call rotation.

Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:High School education or equivalent and completion of a Surgical Technologist Program required.

Three years of experience as an operating room technician desirable.

Certification as surgical technologist is preferred.

Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Additional Job Description:Orientation is a training period and will be scheduled during the day shift of 7:00am - 3:30pm for a 6-9-month period.

After successful completion of the training period, the candidate will be assigned the day shift (7:00am-3:30pm) or evening shift (11am-7:30pm), based on the needs of the department.

Education:High School Diploma/GED (Required) (CST) - Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingBenefit Statement:For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits:Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us:At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Support email:

candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

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