Surgical Simulation Lab Technician

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Surgical Simulation Lab Technician
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]

Position Summary:
The Surgical Simulation Lab Technician's primary responsibility is to support lab activities through preparation for, support during and cleanup after activities. Responsibilities also include maintaining the lab environment, care of equipment, and maintaining supplies and records.

What you will do:

• Follows application/curriculum in preparation for lab activities
• Assures all instruments, supplies and equipment are available and in working order and anticipate additional needs
• Operates basic lab equipment and performs basic problem solving
• At the completion of lab activities, processes instruments and returns equipment and unused supplies to appropriate storage locations
• Inventories and orders supplies as needed
• Monitors O2 and CO2 gas usage and orders and replaces tanks as needed
• Maintains overall organization and cleanliness of the lab space
• Follows chain of custody protocol when receiving/returning cadaveric specimens
• Assists with pre-anesthesia preparations, intubation and IV start
• Calculates and administers medications
• Assists with monitoring the animal model throughout the procedure
• Maintains basic knowledge of the GCSI animal Care Protocol
• Maintains accurate records of animal care
• Performs other duties as requested by the Surgical Simulation Manager

What you will need:

• Education: High School Required or Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Experience: Prior research or medical training preferred. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, experience handling animals and familiarity with surgical equipment and supplies
• Skills: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and an outgoing, courteous manner in order to interact effectively and pleasantly with a wide variety of hospital and public individuals. Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Apple computers.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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