OR Surgical Tech

Loyola Medicine; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 3,367,000 - 5,388,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Shift differentials

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center

Educational stipend

Referral rewards

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, a quaternary academic health system in the Chicago area, seeks an OR Surgical Tech to support intraoperative scrub duties and assist the surgical team. Responsibilities include prepping the room, assisting with draping, handling instruments, and ensuring aseptic technique throughout procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma with Surgical Technology training; CPR is required and Certified Surgical Technologist is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with training through work experience or education.
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience; 1-2 years preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic intraoperative scrub responsibilities and assists in prepping the surgical team.
• Assists with basic draping, positions OR equipment and supplies, and maintains sterility throughout procedures.
• Prepares supplies and instruments, recognizes sterility issues, and follows safety protocols.

Skills

CPR

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city!

If you are an OR Surgical Tech who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What you’ll do:

The OR Surgical Tech demonstrates basic intraoperative scrub responsibilities - Prepares surgical team. Assists in basic draping. Positions OR equipment & supplies. Prepares & operates room equipment. Creates sterile area using aseptic technique. Prepares supplies, recognizes and corrects when sterility is compromised. Demonstrates proper handling of surgical specimens. Performs counts per policy and procedures. Follows National Patient Safety Goal guidelines.
Demonstrates basic case preparation - Selects equipment & supplies by use of preference cards. Locates basic equipment & supplies. Identifies & demonstrates methods of surgical reprocessing of instrumentation & supplies. Prepares self for the scrub role. Prepares surgical instrument supplies for surgery.

We offer:

• Benefits from Day One
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Educational Stipend
• Referral Rewards

What you'll need for this job:

• High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education. Preferred: Associates Degree Specify Degree(s): Surgical Technology
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist

Compensation:

Pay Range: $24.44 - $39.11 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.