Surgical Technologist (Rotating)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,162 - 59,126; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is hiring a Surgical Technologist to perform technical duties in the operating room, assisting nurses and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The role requires a High School education and completion of a Surgical Technologist Program, along with experience in the operating room. Offering a pay range of $26.25 to $42.92 hourly and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an operating room technician desirable.
• Certification as surgical technologist preferred.
• Ability to react quickly to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform various technical duties in the operating room.
• Assist nurses during the intra-operative phase.
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments.

Skills

Emergency responsiveness

Surgical procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

• Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process.
• Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
• Provides assistance to Registered Professional Nurses in the implementing of the intra-operative phase of the nursing practice.
• Performs the duties of a scrub or circulating person, following departmental policies and procedures for these respective duties.
• Compiles accurate and complete documentation of surgical cases on operating room record when performing duties of the circulating person.
• Participates in the orientation of all new operating room personnel as assigned.
• Participates in operating room staff development through in-service education programs, conference and research projects.
• Participates in nursing/hospital committees as requested. Accepts on-call rotation.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education or equivalent and completion of a Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Three years of experience as an operating room technician desirable.
• Certification as surgical technologist is preferred.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$26.25-$42.92 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various Voluntary Benefits

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefitsBackup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints—recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.