Surgical Tech

Rochester Regional Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for per diem day shifts in the Surgical Services department. The role involves acting as the primary scrub person, maintaining a sterile field, and supporting surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure safe and efficient procedures.

Requirements include 3+ years of experience and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program with certification within 12 months, or qualified grandfathering/hard-to-fill criteria.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program with certification.
• Ability to meet Grandfathering or Hard-to-Fill clauses as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by checking supplies and setting up sterile fields.
• Assist surgeons by maintaining aseptic technique and passing instruments.
• Demonstrate advanced first-scrub proficiency across multiple specialties.
• Mentor and orient new staff and contribute to quality improvement.
• Maintain required CME hours (15 annually) and apply anatomy/physiology knowledge.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Aseptic technique

Critical thinking

Anatomy knowledge

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES Surgical Technology program or degree

Certification within 12 months of graduation

Job description

Job Title: Surgical Tech
Department: Surgical Services
Location: SLH - CPH Main
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Day (8 hour shifts)

SUMMARY:

The role assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field. Demonstrates high-level critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure that surgeries run smoothly and safely. Independently first scrubs surgical procedures in a variety of surgical specialties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare operating rooms by checking supplies, setting up sterile fields, and ensuring proper functioning of instruments and equipment.


• Assist surgeons during procedures by maintaining aseptic technique, passing instruments, counting sponges/sharps, and preparing dressings.


• Demonstrate advanced first-scrub proficiency across multiple surgical specialties (e.g., Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular) and respond effectively in emergency situations.


• Mentor and orient new staff, students, and surgical technologists; contribute to unit goals and quality improvement initiatives.


• Maintain required Continuing Medical Education (15 hours annually) and apply strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and surgical practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have 3 or more years of experience as a Surgical Technologist AND meet one of the following requirements:

• Graduated from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain certification through a nationally accredited credentialing organization within 12 months of graduation.


• Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.


• Qualify under the \\"Grandfathering Clause\\" by providing proof of at least one year of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility between December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2014.


• Qualify under the \\"Hard-to-Fill Clause\\" by having a certification through a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization required within 24 months after employment and degree from accredited program


• Completed a military surgical technology program

UNION:

1199-721 SEIU (CPH) LPN & Technical

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy - Clinical - Heavy clinical roles require continual lifting of more than 50 lbs., pushing and pulling patients or equipment, and working in physically awkward or restrictive positions. Staff must maintain balance and coordination in confined, uneven, or emergent care settings while performing both fine and gross motor tasks. High sensory acuity is needed to recognize patient cues and environmental alerts. Emotional and cognitive demands are significant due to urgent decision-making, managing distressed patients, and functioning effectively in high-pressure clinical situations. Environmental exposures commonly include infectious agents, biohazards, noise, and chemicals. Employees may be required to complete mask-fit testing, TB screening, and participate in extended or on-call shifts.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

PAY RANGE:

$23.67 - $33.84

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.