OR Scrub Technician — Night Shift (3x12s)

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

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.