Endoscopy Tech PRN

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: As Needed for Coverage

Shift: Start Time depends on procedure. 8-hour shifts- 0630-1500 or 0730-1600 

Location: 500 Remington Boulevard, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

The community you’ll be caring for: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for assisting the surgical team in providing surgical care to patients by ensuring a safe and effective operating room environment. This position facilitates the conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures under the supervision of an RN and/or surgeon. This role involves maintaining the sterility of the operating room, ensuring equipment functions properly, and applying principles of asepsis and sterile technique. In addition, this position combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and tools to support the physician's performance of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This role actively participates in outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures, ensuring all items are functional and readily available.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique, performs surgical hand scrub, dons gown and gloves, and sets up sterile field and drapes for procedures.
• Anticipates needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, supplies, medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions during procedures.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator per policy to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
• Prepares and passes off specimens appropriately, ensuring proper handling and documentation.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, performing point-of-use cleaning throughout procedures.
• Assists with room turnover by cleaning and prepping the operating room, directing ancillary personnel as needed.
• Supports the surgeon and/or qualified first assistant during procedures by performing tasks such as sponging, suctioning, cutting sutures, holding retractors, and manipulating the endoscopic camera.
• Monitors conditions in the operating room, assesses needs of the patient and surgical team, and obtains additional instruments, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Supervises other healthcare team members in the surgical environment, providing orientation, training, and education to new personnel.
• Promotes a safe environment, takes appropriate action in emergency situations, and ensures adherence to regulatory standards and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.   

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Grad or Equiv Required or
• Technical/Vocational School Graduate from school of surgical technology or equivalent (e.g., military training program) Required
• Associate Preferred
• One or more years Work Experience Preferred
• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• Basic skills related to aseptic/ sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required