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Surgical Specialty Resource CMC

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to resolve a conflict between two disciplines in the OR, say between surgery staff and anesthesia or SPD.

conflict resolution skill and whether they escalate appropriately versus handling things directly and diplomatically

Tell me about a time you mentored a newer team member to eventually cover for you or take on more responsibility in your specialty.

investment in staff development and ability to delegate rather than hoard specialty knowledge

Describe a time you noticed an intra-operative practice that wasn't meeting a regulatory standard. What did you do about it?

seriousness about compliance and comfort raising issues even when it involves surgeons or peers

Tell me about a process improvement project you led or participated in in the OR. What was the result?

initiative and evidence of measurable impact, not just participation

Technical

Walk me through how you'd build and maintain a preference card for a surgeon in your specialty, especially when you notice soft goods being wasted case after case.

whether the candidate understands cost-effective resource management and can translate observation into concrete preference card changes

How do you decide what belongs on a specialty supply cart's PAR level, and how do you catch items before they expire?

practical inventory management skills and attention to cost and waste

Describe how you'd work with Sterile Processing when a new or unusual instrument needs specific cleaning or sterilization instructions.

understanding of the SPD relationship and whether they proactively communicate specialty-specific handling needs

How would you design an orientation plan for a new hire coming into your surgical specialty, working with the clinical manager and educator?

ability to structure training programs and collaborate across roles rather than working in isolation

What's your plan for getting CNOR certified within six months of starting, and what does staying current in evidence-based specialty practice look like for you day to day?

seriousness about the credentialing requirement and commitment to ongoing clinical learning

Situational

Your team is consistently missing turnover time targets for a particular specialty's cases. How would you figure out what's actually causing the delay and fix it?

root-cause problem solving and ability to lead operational improvement without just blaming staff

A vendor rep is in your OR suite and you notice them talking to a surgeon who isn't the one they're scheduled to support. What do you do?

knowledge of and willingness to enforce vendor policy even when it creates an uncomfortable conversation

You review a future case and realize the tray, an implant, or a piece of equipment won't be available in time. Walk me through what you do next.

case-planning rigor and how they handle a supply gap under time pressure without letting it become a surprise on the day of surgery

How do you approach giving a surgeon feedback about their supply requests when you see an opportunity to standardize or cut costs, but they're resistant?

ability to influence physicians diplomatically while holding a cost-effectiveness line

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The full job description

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Department: 37703 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday- Friday- p Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 Major Responsibilities: Manages, develops, implements and evaluates the standards of care in a specialty area to facilitate quality patient care, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. 1)Maintains accurate preference cards for the assigned surgical specialty which utilizes resources. Collaborates with Surgeon and team members to provide cost effective care by evaluating and assessing the use of soft goods. Coordinates preference card maintenances. 2)Collaborates with the Surgery Leadership Team to resolve interdisciplinary conflicts. 3)In collaboration with the Executive Director of Perioperative Services, Clinical Manager, and ACM to assures that intra-operative compliance with regulatory agencies is met. 4)Acts as a clinical resource to advise the perioperative team in areas of specialty expertise using evidence-based knowledge and prevailing standards OR staff and other hospital departments. 5)Leads OR Turnover Times and partners with the Scheduler Coordinator/OR Manager/Director to meet designated turnover time targets for specific cases. 6)Follow up with team members on any safety issues and communicate to the leadership team. 7)Leads and Participates in unit-based process improvement projects. 8)Serves as a role model of professional behavior. 9)To review future cases for appropriate PPT codes and to ensure that the appropriate trays, equipment, implants, and supplies are available. 10)To collaborate with the POA at the start of the day to discuss service needs and at the end of the shift to discuss next day’s needs. Promotes and supports an environment that is conducive to staff growth, development and autonomy. 8)Leads unit/hospital activities such as educational opportunities and Shared Governance Team. 1)Defines and implements service-specific orientation programs in conjunction with Clinical managers, Assistant Clinical Managers and Educator which augments the intra-operative orientation classes. 2)Provides ongoing feedback to Clinical managers, Assistant Clinical Managers and educator regarding orientees/team performance. 3)Mentors Team members within the specialty as required. 4)Fosters ongoing professional development of staff by assisting with performance and assessment of needs assisting individuals with identification of professional goals. 5)Accountable for assuring intra-operative staff are educated on essentials components of surgical specialty for off shifts and on-call assignments. 6)Provides /assists the manager with input for the team members during their evaluation process. 7)Collaborates with OR scheduler, Inventory Coordinator, OR manager and Scheduling Coordinator to assure appropriate vendors or outside representatives or proctoring physicians, observers adhere to OR/Advocate polies and procedures. Verify appropriate vendors is in the OR and not soliciting other physicians. Communicate and enforce Vendor policy. 9)Responsible for mentoring and coaching team members. Develop a team member to be a resource to provide coverage when on vacation. Is accountable for appropriate resources utilization with surgical specialty. 5)Fosters a collaborative relationship with Sterile Processing Department (SPD. Communicates with Sterile Processing Department regarding instrumentation needs including special instrumentation needs including special instructions for care/handling/cleaning/sterilization for assigned specialty services. 1)Review inventory on specialized supply carts; remove outdated supplies, bring to be soon out dated items to the attention of material management. 2)Collaborate with supply chain regarding ordering of supplies to material management and develop/evaluate PAR levels. 3)Regularly reviews assigned specialty surgeons supply request with surgeons identify opportunity for standardization and cost-effective utilization. 4)Serves as a liaison for vendors. Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Three years nursing experience in operating rooms or relevant work experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Clinically appropriate skills. Ability to cooperate and work well with internal / external customers. Communication skills. Current licensure in the State of Illinois as Registered Nurse. CPR Certification. CNOR within 6 months. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time constraints. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required) (medium). Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ability to transport objects from one location to another. Ability to be on-call as assigned. This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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