OR Scrub Technician Nights

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The salary range for this position is $26.68–$38.98 per hour.

Placement within the salary range depends on factors such as relevant work experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreement rules for union positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to delivering world‑class care. You’ll work alongside top clinical talent in the nation, leading the way in medical innovation and research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize your past experience and support your future growth. We celebrate diverse perspectives, fueling our commitment to equity and a culture of service.

Grow your career with training and development opportunities, mentorship, educational support, and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision with flexible work options, a reimbursable well‑being fund, and a total rewards package that supports your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities and drive inclusive change through workforce‑led resource groups.

Shift: 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE), 3 12‑hour night shifts, rotating based on schedule needs. Permanent Friday and Saturday night shifts every week included.

The OR Scrub Technician reflects NM’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to the Code of Ethics, and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and accreditation standards.

The OR Scrub Technician is a member of the surgical team in the operating room under the guidance of the registered nurse, who is responsible for the care and safety of the patient.

The OR Scrub Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room for each surgical patient.

• Gather supplies, instruments, and equipment needed to ensure efficient and safe conduct of each surgical procedure assigned.
• Care for and handle specimens, surgical instrumentation, and other items assigned.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures requiring standing for periods greater than 6 hours.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and take corrective action when technique breaks.
• Use fine motor skills and eye‑hand coordination to handle small intricate instruments, supplies, and specimens.
• Provide complete, accurate communication to all members of the surgical team.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Assist the surgical team, including draping the surgical site and safely handling all sharps and instruments.
• Maintain accurate count of supplies, sutures, and sponge items on the sterile field.
• Orient new staff to the ORST role.
• Stock the room with supplies and equipment.
• Provide on‑call coverage for the department (specialty or general) as designated by the manager.
• Following orientation, OR Technicians take calls according to the On‑Call policy.

• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technologists.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (healthcare provider level).
• Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 50 pounds.

• Certified surgical technologist.
• Minimum of 2 years current OR scrub technician experience.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history. If offered a position, you must complete an authorization and disclosure form to allow for a background check, evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis while obeying all local, state, and federal laws.

We offer comprehensive benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being, and provide protection for unexpected life events. Visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible depending on the job family.