Surgical Technologist, Surgery

Job Description

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Surgical Technician in the Surgery department. Here, you will be primarily responsible for maintaining the sterile field while being constantly vigilant that all team members adhere to aseptic technique and sterility. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity and requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor and Director of Surgical Services and the direction of the registered nurse, you participate in the intraoperative care of a patient in Surgery, following the philosophy, mission, and vision of Ingalls Hospital and adhering to all corporate compliance requirements.

• Compassionately give personal patient care and provide comfort and well‑being to the surgical patient.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons, passing instruments and providing sterile items efficiently.
• Perform as an assistant by holding instruments as directed by the physician.
• Prepare the procedure room, checking non‑sterile equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Participate in positioning of patients for procedures.
• Post‑op responsibilities include cleaning the procedure room, removing all contaminated instruments, linen, and garbage, and disposing of all blood and body fluids using the Biohaz process.
• Provide equipment and supplies based on patient/procedure needs.
• Adhere to Infection Control Principles.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certification as a CST from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within six months of hire.

• Minimum of one year experience as a CST in an acute care hospital.
• GI Tech experience.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full‑Time (0.9)
• Shift: Days (12‑hour shifts) with on‑call requirement.
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite.
• Unit/Department:
  Surgery.
• Non‑Union.

For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area’s most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and well‑being of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities, and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness.

We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

All employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at the UChicago Medicine website.