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$24.44/hr · lowesthighest · $41.35/hr
this role: $24.44/hrmedian $35.89/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Melrose Park, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 32% below the Melrose Park, Illinois median for allied health roles.
The OR Surgical Tech performs intraoperative scrub responsibilities, including preparing the surgical team and creating a sterile field using aseptic techniques. They are also responsible for managing surgical equipment, handling specimens, and performing instrument counts according to hospital policy.
Employment Type
Full time
Shift:
Day
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
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant training or experience, with a preference for an associate degree in surgical technology. Certification as a surgical technologist and 1-2 years of experience are preferred.
high school
associate degree
Patient safety
Aseptic technique
Equipment preparation
Case preparation
Surgical instrumentation
Surgical technology
Surgical specimen handling
Intraoperative scrub
Sterile area creation
Surgical reprocessing
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Career development
Referral rewards
Competitive shift differentials
Educational stipend
Health benefits from day one
On site fitness center
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $39/hr
Location
Melrose Park, Illinois
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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. Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf 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.
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