Surgical Technologist

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Chicago offers specialized care for a wide range of pediatricorthopedic,bone and joint conditions, including rare diseases and syndromes. Other specialties includespine and scoliosis care,plastic surgery,cleft lip and palate care, comprehensive rehabilitationandspinal cord injuries.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist .Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most. Hours: Our OR team enjoys a quality work-life balance schedule with minimal to no weekend and holiday call.

The pay range for this position is $25.83/hour - $38.75/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• The surgical technologist is an integral part of the surgical health care team and functions in the role of scrub person.
• The ST works under the supervision of the registered nurse and surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Surgical Technologist
• Minimum 1 year experience with scrub skills
• Prior experience with sterile technique, infection control, sterilization and disinfection procedures