Surgical Technologist - Hospital Operating Room, Days

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) in Chicago, IL is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Hospital Operating Room on the Day shift. This 1.0 FTE role participates in preparing instrumentation and aseptic technique for scheduled cases.

Under RN and physician supervision, you will support instrument preparation, sponge and instrument counts, sterile field setup, and equipment maintenance to help ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology from an approved Illinois program.
• Current NBSTSA certification.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow OR policies and procedures.
• Assist with instrument preparation, handling and sterile technique.
• Count sponges, needles and instruments with RN.
• Prepare medications on the sterile field under RN/MD direction.
• Assist with operating room setup and instrument clean-up.
• Maintain OR equipment and supplies.

Skills

CPR certification

Surgical technologist aptitude

Education

Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology

NBSTSA certification

Job description

Surgical Technologist - Hospital Operating Room, Days

Chicago, IL, United States

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1042364

Posted on: 10/14/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/28/2026

Hiring Department: Operating Room
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042364
FTE : 1
Work Schedule –7:00-3:30pm
Shift :Days
# of Position: 1
Posting Date: 10/14/2026
Salary: Thepreviously determined range for this position was $$38.16/hr to $59.02/hr. Final rate offered will bedetermined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience andqualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individualto be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.
Thisposition requires Illinois residency at the time of application submission.Only Illinois residents will be considered for this role.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Physician, performs the technical functions directly related to surgical asepsis, instrument preparation and presentation during surgical cases. Uses judgment to independently perform various activities related to the effective preparation of instruments prior to, during and following completion of O.R. cases. The OR Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice and Magnet's Five Models of Care in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the OR Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals

• Follows established Operating Room policies and procedures
• Assists in the care, maintenance, distribution and control of equipment and supplies, both sterile and unsterile, which are used in operating procedures
• Assist with operations in the capacity of a Scrub Attendant. This includes arranging sterile articles, handling/passing serving instruments, dressing materials and suture appropriate to the scheduled operation while maintaining sterility and orderliness of instrument tables
• Completes sponge, needle and instrument counts with RN prior to, during and after surgery according to hospital policy. Report discrepancies to the Charge Nurse and attending Physician
• Under the direction of the RN prepares medications, (except narcotics), on the sterile field. Double checks dose with RN or MD prior to passing to MD during the case
• Assist with infusions under direction of RN or MD. Assist with preparation of the Operating Room for surgical procedures prior to surgery by procuring equipment and supplies as indicated
• In preparation for case, checks equipment for proper functioning, prior to case and after completion of case
• Participates in the daily stocking of Operating Room supplies (e.g. suture or OMNI supplies etc.)
• Initiates the cleaning of O.R. equipment (e.g. laser machines, etc.) on a daily basis and ensures use of plastic covers
• Assists with instrument clean-up during routine work hours or on after hour cases. During after hour cases is responsible for cleaning and packing of instruments
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology from an approved Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation program.
  OR
  Current certification as a Surgical Technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting [NBSTSA]
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR] certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior operating room experience
• Surgical Technologist Certification

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