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Certified Surgical Tech - Main Operating Room- Days

Endeavor Health · Glenview, IL · $27.14–$40.71 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed the surgeon was about to use a contaminated instrument. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up to protect the sterile field even when it is uncomfortable.

If you're not yet a CST, tell me about your three years of experience and whether you plan to certify.

What they are checking: Whether they have the experience the posting accepts and a commitment to growth.

Tell me about a time a case got tense. How did you keep your focus?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and accurate under pressure.

What would you do

You open a tray and see a hole in the wrapper. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a compromised tray and won't use it.

This is a 24-hour-a-week role with an on-call rotation. How would you handle being called in?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably respond to call and are ready for emergency cases.

How do you get ready for a case with a surgeon you haven't worked with before?

What they are checking: Whether they check preference cards and ask questions to prepare well.

About the work

Walk me through how you do instrument, needle, sharps and sponge counts.

What they are checking: Whether they follow a careful counting routine that prevents retained items.

The posting mentions helping in decontamination and reprocessing. What do you know about cleaning and sterilizing instruments?

What they are checking: Whether they understand reprocessing steps and why each one matters for infection prevention.

How do you keep OR supplies and carts stocked so cases don't get delayed?

What they are checking: Whether they take inventory work seriously as part of keeping the OR running.

How do you help safely move a patient onto or off the OR table?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe patient handling and teamwork during transfers.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $27.14 - $40.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Certified Surgical Tech - Main Operating Room - Days Position Highlights: • Position: Certified Surgical Tech • Location: Glenview, IL • Full Time/Part Time: 24 hours per week • Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, on call rotation required • Required Travel: no What you will need: • Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist school or minimum 3 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist • Certification: Current CPR certification required. 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 instruments, equipment and supplies required for surgical procedures • Conduct all instrument, needle, sharps and sponge counts, as well as handle specimens • Assist in the application of dressings or casts and moving patients • Assist in decontamination/reprocessing area when assigned • Maintain inventory in Operating Room and on carts Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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