Surgical Technologist III, Ambulatory Surgery- Registry, Day

Join a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Crown Point as a Surgical Technologist III at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity

Surgical Technologist III is involved in process improvement or quality initiatives within Perioperative Services.  This position also assists the nursing and medical staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and performance of surgical scrub technologist duties; collaborates with nursing and other disciplines, when necessary, to revise the care plan to meet the changing needs of the patient.  Has constant contact with the Operating Room staff, physicians, clerical staff, anesthesia staff and materials management. 

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Practice

• Independently scrub open, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures across multiple specialties (including trauma, thoracic, vascular, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, ENT, plastics, and colorectal)
• Apply advanced surgical technique knowledge in routine, emergency, and trauma situations
• Maintain strict aseptic techniques and infection control practices
• Accurately perform counts, handle specimens, manage medications and implants, and monitor sterile fields
• Properly operate, troubleshoot, and assist with surgical and video equipment
• Ensure appropriate handling, care, and reprocessing of surgical instrumentation
• Meet quality and safety standards, including SCIP measures

Case Preparation & Resource Management

• Prepare OR suites and case carts according to surgeon preference cards, policies, and standards of care
• Collaborate with leadership and CSP to ensure accurate room setup and instrument availability
• Utilize supplies and equipment in a cost‑effective manner
• Inventory, restock, and maintain OR and specialty service supplies
• Review and update surgeon preference cards

Education & Leadership

• Serve as a mentor, preceptor, and role model for staff, students, and orientees
• Assist with staff orientation and ongoing competency development
• Collaborating with Perioperative Educators to develop and deliver continuing education
• Provide unit‑based in‑services at least bi‑annually
• Actively participate in departmental or medical center committees
• Promote a positive work environment and support change initiatives

Communication & Patient Flow

• Communicate effectively during shift handoffs
• Act as a resource to physicians, staff, patients, and visitors
• Collaborate with scheduling, anesthesia, and perioperative leadership to support accurate OR scheduling
• Assist with efficient room turnover and case setup

Central Sterile Processing Liaison

• Serve as a liaison between the OR and CSP to ensure specialty instrumentation readiness and quality

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Minimum Five years of Operating Room experience required 
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) 
• Certification as a CST from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (must obtain within 12 months of hire)

• Physically capable of performing repetitive and demanding tasks, including standing for long periods and wearing 10–25 lb. lead aprons

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.20)
• Shift: Days (8-hour shifts) 
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Ambulatory Surgery 
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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