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OR Specialty ST Coordinator

Trinity Health · Berwyn, IL · $26.40–$42.24 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you oriented a new surgical tech or nurse to a specialty. How did you know they were ready?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach and judge readiness rather than just walking someone through a checklist.

Tell me about a change you made in how a specialty service ran that saved time or reduced errors.

What they are checking: Whether they look for improvements beyond their own cases and follow through to make them stick.

How do you keep surgeons, the manager and the team updated without overloading anyone?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate the right information to the right people in a busy academic surgical department.

What would you do

A surgeon is angry because a key instrument tray wasn't ready for a first case. How do you handle the moment and the follow-up?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm the situation, solve the immediate problem and fix the process behind it.

Two of your specialty's cases are running in different rooms and both need you. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and delegate when their expertise is needed in two places at once.

A staff member keeps setting up cases differently from the preference card. How would you address it?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold peers to the standard with direct, respectful feedback.

About the work

Which surgical specialty do you know best, and what makes those cases different to set up and run?

What they are checking: Whether they have true depth in a specialty, since the role is built around being its expert.

You'll meet with surgeons quarterly to maintain their preference cards. How do you keep cards accurate and avoid waste?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that accurate cards drive cost, turnover time and surgeon trust.

How do you communicate supply-heavy needs, like implants or loaner trays, so they're ready on case day?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead with sterile processing and vendors so cases are not delayed or canceled.

Walk me through how you prepare the back table and Mayo stand for a complex case in your specialty.

What they are checking: Whether their hands-on scrub skills are strong enough that others can learn from watching them.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes  Loyola University Medical Center ,  Gottlieb Memorial Hospital ,  MacNeal Hospital , as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city! If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you’ll do: Under the supervision of the Manager of Surgical Services and or designee, has expertise in a specific surgical specialty area or areas. Responsible for the care delivered within the clinical specialty; for overseeing orientation in the clinical specialty; coordinating with physicians in their respective specialties, communication of material intensive needs, and supporting in-room activities. For the specialty, will have the responsibility of meeting with the Surgeon and maintaining the preference cards of the specialty assigned on a quarterly basis. Provides patient care in the Operating Room by utilizing aseptic technique while focusing on the needs of the surgical patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As a contributing member of the health care team, participates in a comprehensive surgical plan of care for assigned patients. We offer: • Benefits from Day One • Competitive Shift Differentials • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Educational Stipend • Referral Rewards What you'll need for this job: • Associate's degree in Surgical Technology required. Bachelor's degree preferred • 4-6 years of previous job-related experience. Preferred: 7 plus years of job-related experience • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) • Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist Compensation: Pay Range: $26.40 - $42.24 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits : Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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