OR Scrub Technician Nights

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry, and as an integral part of our team you will join our quest for better health care across the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits to take care of our employees.

Location:

Chicago, IL.

Shift/

Schedule:

36 hours per week, 0.9 FTE, 3 12‑hour night shifts rotating based on schedule need, with a permanent Friday and Saturday night shift every week.

The OR Scrub Technician is a member of the Surgical Team in the Operating Room, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. The Technician is responsible for caring for the peri‑operative patient and for preparing the operating room for each surgical procedure.

• Gather supplies, instruments, and equipment necessary to ensure the efficient and safe conduct of each surgical procedure.
• Handle specimens, surgical instrumentation, and other supplies with proper care.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures, requiring the ability to stand for periods greater than 6 hours.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and take corrective action when technique breaks.
• Demonstrate fine motor skills and eye‑hand coordination necessary to handle small intricate surgical instruments, supplies, and specimens.
• Provide complete and accurate communication to all members of the surgical team.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Assist the surgical team, including draping of the surgical site and the safe handling of all sharps and instruments.
• Maintain an accurate count of all supplies, sutures, and sponge items on the sterile field.
• Orient new staff to the OR Scrub Technician role.
• Stock the room with supplies and equipment.
• Provide on‑call coverage for the department, either 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 Requirement: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Minimum of 2 years current Operating Room scrub technician experience.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment 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 on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

The benefits package includes tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and a range of other benefits to improve physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.