Surgical Technician Jobs in Elgin, IL

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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Certified Surgical Technologist CST

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (12 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (12 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date....

Certified Surgical Technician-Surgery Center Full-Time Days

  • Sycamore, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sycamore, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. Passes instruments to physician during surgery....

Certified Surgical Tech

  • Downers Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Basic skills and related to aseptic/ sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required And Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Cert Required...

Surgical Technologist (New Grad)

  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Stocks operating room to par levels. Checks specialty items and reports shortages to appropriate individual....

Surgical Assistant

  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Participates in the preparatory steps of surgery; assists operating team in gathering supplies, opening room for cases, assists in lifting, transferring, positioning, preparing and draping the patient...

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago

The ideal candidate will assist in surgical operations, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions...

Certified Surgical Technologist- Full Time Days

  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago

This role is a clinically competent Certified Surgical Technologist who works under the supervision of the RN in delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intraoperative period....

Surgical Tech Certified - Advocate Surgery Center Libertyville

  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Accountabilities / Responsibilities: We are actively hiring for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)....

Surgical Tech- Operating Room Full-Time Days

  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities: Assembles routine and specialty instruments for operative procedures according to operating room standards and physician preference cards....

Surgical Tech Per Diem

  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) highly preferred What you will do: Perform scrub person duties during the intraoperative phase of surgical procedures Assist in the preparation and dispensing of...

Surgical Technologist (New Grad)

  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Stocks operating room to par levels. Checks specialty items and reports shortages to appropriate individual....

Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room

  • Wheaton, IL (12 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (12 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Our client is a leading hospital that provides critical care services in a state-of-the-art operating room facility....

Surgical Technologist Certified

  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Surgical Technologist Certified Surgical Technologist Certified locations GBH Glenbrook Hospital Glenview time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R28414 Hourly Pay Range: $26.61...

Certified Surgical Tech NM Surgery Center Part-time Days

  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. Passes instruments to physician during surgery....

Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery - Days

  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Stocks operating room to par levels. Checks specialty items and reports shortages to appropriate individual. What you will need: Graduate of an approved surgical technology program....

Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technicians in Elgin, IL
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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