Surgical Technologist

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Surgical Technician in the Surgery department. You will be primarily responsible for maintaining the sterile field and ensuring that all team members adhere to aseptic technique. This position is 100% onsite and requires residence in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $5,000.

Essential Job Functions

• Compassionately provide personal patient care to give comfort and well‑being to the surgical patient.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons, passing instruments and providing sterile items efficiently.
• Assist by holding instruments as directed by the physician.
• Prepare the procedure room and check non‑sterile equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Participate in positioning of patients for the procedure.
• Post‑op responsibilities include cleaning the procedure room and removal of all contaminated instruments, linen, and garbage; disposing of all blood and body fluids using the biohazard process.
• Provide equipment and supplies based on patient/procedure needs.
• Adhere to infection control principles.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certification as a CST from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a CST in an acute‑care hospital.
• GI Tech experience.

Position Details

• Job type/FTE: Full‑time (0.9).
• Shift: Days (12‑hour shifts) with on‑call requirement.
• Work location: Onsite.
• Unit/department: Surgery.
• Non‑union.

Core employment requirements

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 are considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UChicago Medicine 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.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

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 Benefits – UChicago Medicine.