Surgical Technologist II

Position Overview

Join a world‐class academic healthcare system as a Surgical Technologist II at UChicago Medicine’s DCAM Operating Room in Hyde Park. In this 100% onsite role, you will work alongside innovative physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support quality patient care and process improvement efforts in the operating room. Based in the greater Chicagoland area, you will assist both nursing and medical staff through surgical scrub duties, case preparation, and effective communication. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on excellence in safety, quality, and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently performs the surgical scrub role in all services, including adult and pediatric cases.
• Applies knowledge of emergency, trauma, and surgical procedures while employing proper aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Utilizes sterilizers and high-level disinfectors correctly, documents procedures, and maintains required competencies.
• Prepares case carts, sets up instruments, supplies, and equipment per surgeon’s preference cards and facility protocols.
• Operates and troubleshoots video systems in collaboration with Clinical Engineering and In-House Vendors.
• Ensures cost-effective care with appropriate supply utilization and assists with accurate surgical counts, specimen handling, and labeling.
• Participates in developing and delivering continuing education topics for OR technologists and Central Sterile Processing staff.
• Assists with patient care by preparing the room, managing sterile fields, handling emergency situations, and ensuring quality measures are met.
• Adjusts instrumentation and supplies based on patient and surgeon needs, restocks OR suites, and updates preference cards.
• Communicates critical information between shifts and acts as a resource for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Consistently demonstrates leadership and supports UChicago Medicine’s goals of safety, quality, and exceptional patient care.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Minimum 1-3 years of Operating Room experience.
• CST certification required.
• BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication.
• Proficiency in surgical technologist skills with analytical ability to interpret clinical data.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the surgical team with speed, accuracy, and concentration.
• Capable of prioritizing daily activities and intervening in life-threatening situations.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and organizational awareness.
• Maintains composure under stressful circumstances with a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and wear heavy lead aprons for prolonged periods.
• Availability to fulfill on-call responsibilities when required.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation is reflective of current market data, candidate qualifications, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and more (refer to UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities for details).
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a leading academic medical center.