OR Surgical Tech
- Certification preferred
Open in 1 location
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Illinois
3 open- $24.44–$39.11/hr
Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 1w ago
- $24.44–$39.11/hr
Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 1w ago
- $24.44–$39.11/hr
Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 2mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $24.44–$39.11 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Illinois post a median of $33.09 an hour, the middle half $31.30–$34.19, across 86 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).
Surgical technologists in Illinois: pay by town and employer
Medicare rating of Loyola University Medical Center
Medicare gives Loyola University Medical Center 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Evening Shift
Description
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.
Benefits
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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.
From Trinity Health's job posting for Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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