Surgical Scrub Technician / Scrub LPN / Scrub RN

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center | Surgical Services
Full Time Days

Be Part of Every Surgical Success Story

At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, our Surgical Services team plays a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care before, during, and after every procedure. We are seeking skilled and dedicated Surgical Scrub Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about patient safety, teamwork, and surgical excellence.

If you enjoy working alongside surgeons and perioperative professionals while contributing directly to positive patient outcomes, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative and highly respected surgical team.

What You'll Do

As a member of our Surgical Services team, you will help ensure safe, efficient, and successful surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile environment and supporting the surgical team throughout each case.

Key responsibilities include:

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  Prepare and organize operating rooms, ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and sterile

  
  


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  Scrub in and assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and other supplies

  
  


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  Maintain sterile technique and uphold infection prevention standards throughout surgical procedures

  
  


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  Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts before and after procedures

  
  


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  Handle and label surgical specimens accurately

  
  


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  Assist with patient positioning and surgical site preparation

  
  


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  Monitor and communicate patient status changes to the RN and surgical team as appropriate

  
  


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  Clean, restock, and prepare operating rooms for subsequent procedures

  
  


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  Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and perioperative staff to ensure seamless patient care

  
  


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  Document intraoperative care and activities as required for LPN and RN roles

  
  

Why You'll Love Working in Surgical Services

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  Work alongside highly skilled surgeons and perioperative professionals

  
  


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  Participate in a variety of surgical specialties and procedures

  
  


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  Utilize advanced technology and equipment

  
  


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  Develop specialized surgical skills and clinical expertise

  
  


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  Be part of a close-knit team focused on excellence, safety, and patient outcomes

  
  


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  Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within Surgical Services

  
  

Qualifications

Surgical Scrub Technician

Required

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  Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

  
  

Preferred

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  Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

  
  


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  Previous Operating Room experience

  
  

Scrub LPN

Required

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  Current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

  
  


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  Graduate of an accredited LPN program

  
  


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  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  
  

Preferred

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  Minimum one year of surgical experience

  
  

Scrub RN

Required

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  Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license

  
  


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  Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

  
  


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  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  
  

Preferred

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  Minimum one year of Operating Room experience

  
  


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  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire

  
  

Compensation

Registered Nurse (RN)

$31.25 - $46.88/hour

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

$23.00 - $34.50/hour

Surgical Scrub Technician

$25.25 - $39.38/hour

Additional Compensation Opportunities

Shift Incentives

Eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift incentives based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.

Performance Bonus

Potential eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities based on established metrics and organizational guidelines.

Benefits

At Deaconess Illinois, we are committed to supporting your professional growth and personal success.

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  Flexible scheduling opportunities

  
  


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  Full-time, part-time, and supplemental positions available

  
  


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  Tuition Reimbursement Program

  
  


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  Student Loan Repayment Assistance

  
  


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  Payactiv – access earned wages before payday

  
  


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  Career advancement opportunities

  
  


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  Comprehensive healthcare benefits

  
  


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  Retirement savings plans

  
  

Join Our Surgical Team

Whether you're an experienced Scrub Tech, LPN, or RN, you'll find opportunities to grow your skills, work with exceptional healthcare professionals, and make a direct impact on patient care every day.

Apply today and become part of a surgical team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes.