OR Scrub Technician - Labor & Delivery OR, Full-time, Nights

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an OR Scrub Technician in Chicago to join the Surgical Team in the Operating Room. You will work under the Registered Nurse supervision to prepare the OR and assist during procedures, maintaining sterile technique and accurate counts.

The role requires a high school diploma, certification as a Surgical Technologist, and CPR certification, with preferred 2 years of OR scrub experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) required.
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Gather supplies, instruments and equipment for each surgical procedure.
• Care and handling of specimens and instrumentation.
• Assist surgical team during procedures requiring long periods of standing.
• Maintain aseptic technique and address breaks in technique.
• Provide accurate communication to surgical team.
• Prepare and maintain sterile field.
• Assist with draping and safe handling of sharps and instruments.
• Maintain counts of supplies on sterile field.
• Orient new staff to the ORST role.
• Stock room with supplies and equipment.
• Provide On‑Call coverage as designated by manager.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

CPR recognition

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited School of Surgical Technologists

Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

The salary range for this position is $28.18 - $40.48 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

Schedule

Night shift, 0.9 FTE, 3 12‑hour shifts per week

The OR Scrub Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The OR Scrub Technician is a member of the Surgical Team in the Operating Room, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, who is responsible for the care and safety of the line of the peri‑operative patient. The Operating Room Scrub Technician is responsible for the preparing the operating room for each surgical patient.

Responsibilities

• Gathering of supplies, instruments and equipment necessary to ensure the efficient and safe conduct of each surgical procedure which they are assigned.
• Responsible for the proper care and handling of specimens, surgical instrumentation along with other duties they may be assigned.
• Assist surgical team during procedures which require the ability to stand for periods greater than 6 hours.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to take corrective action for themselves and other team members when there is a break in technique.
• Demonstrate fine motor skills and eye‑hand coordination necessary to handle small intricate surgical instruments, supplies and specimens.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide complete, accurate communication to all members of the surgical team.
• Prepares and maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Provides assistance to the surgical team. This includes draping of the surgical site, and efficient and safe handling of all sharps and instruments.
• Maintains accurate count of all supplies, suture and sponge items on the sterile field.
• Orients new staff to the ORST role.
• Stocks room with supplies and equipment.
• Provide On‑Call coverage for their department, either specialty or general, as designated by their manager.
• Following orientation, OR Technicians are expected to take calls according to the On‑Call policy.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technologists.
• Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level).

Preferred

• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Minimum of 2 years current Operating Room scrub technician experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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