Certified Scrub Technician
Open in 1 location
CGH Medical Center posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.
Illinois
2 open- $25.50–$38.25/hr
LOC001 Hospital (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 4w ago
- $25.50–$38.25/hr
LOC001 Hospital (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 1mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $25.50–$38.25 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Illinois post a median of $32.72 an hour, the middle half $30.41–$33.92, across 94 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in Illinois earn a median of $31.08 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you.
Shift
Days w/ Call
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
POSITION PURPOSE :
This position-scrub tech- is a medical professional that assists surgeons and other surgical staff under the supervision of a surgeon or registered nurse in the operating room. They may help set up the operating room, prepare patients for surgery or adjust equipment as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Scrub techs have a variety of duties that they perform in the operating room:
- Will secure all equipment and instrumentation for assigned operative cases.
- Will assure sterile field is maintained and take appropriate action if it is not.
- Will assist with pre-surgery and post-surgery counts to assure accuracy.
- Assist in patient positioning, lighting adjustment, and can operate any needed equipment during surgical case.
- Will anticipate appropriate instrumentation and hand off to surgeon and/or surgeon assistant.
- Will assist with dressings and bandages as needed.
- Following surgery, will prepare the used instrument/trays and will deliver to decontamination.
- Will assist in turnover of room and restocking as needed.
SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS
- This position must have a scrub tech certification or must be a graduate of a scrub tech program upon hire and will successfully complete the scrub tech certification within 12 months of employment. Certification must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.
Compensation Range
$25.50 - $38.25
Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions
Health and Dental Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Optional Insurances
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
Gift Shop Discount
CGH Day Care Discount
CGH Dietary Discount
Employee Assistance Program
CGH Pharmacy Discount
CGH Vision Center Discount
Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.
From CGH Medical Center's job posting for LOC001 Hospital, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CGH Medical Center
CGH Medical Center is a public hospital with an emergency department in Sterling, IL. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: CGH Medical Center
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