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Surgical Technologist- Multiple Campuses

Endeavor Health · Glenview, IL · $25.36–$38.04 an hour · Full time

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

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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 anticipated what a surgeon needed before they asked.

What they are checking: Whether they know procedures well enough to stay a step ahead, which is the mark of a strong scrub.

What types of surgical cases are you most and least comfortable scrubbing?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their experience so they get placed safely.

Tell me about a time things got tense in the OR. How did you keep your focus?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and professional when the pressure rises.

What would you do

Your sponge count doesn't match at closing. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and speak up firmly until the count is resolved, no matter who is pushing to finish.

You see a surgeon or another team member contaminate the sterile field and they don't notice. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the sterile field even when it means correcting someone senior.

This posting covers Evanston, Glenbrook, Skokie, Edward and Elmhurst. What locations and shifts work for you, and how quickly can you adapt to a new OR?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and can learn different surgeon preferences and room setups.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up your back table and Mayo stand for a case you know well.

What they are checking: Whether they have a consistent, organized setup that supports speed and sterility.

How do you handle and label specimens so nothing goes to pathology wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a specimen error can mean a wrong diagnosis or a repeat surgery.

How do you handle sharps safely during a case and pass them to the surgeon?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe passing techniques that prevent injuries to themselves and the team.

When you are assigned to decontamination or reprocessing, what do you check to make sure instruments are truly ready?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that instrument cleaning and inspection are part of patient safety, not just a chore.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $25.36 - $38.04 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. This application is an evergreen opportunity , which means by applying once, you’ll be considered for current and future Surgical Technologist openings across our system. Locations available may include: • Evanston Hospital • Glenbrook Hospital • Skokie Hospital • Edward Hospital, Naperville • Elmhurst Memorial Shifts Available: • Full-time • Day shifts If selected for an interview, you’ll be able to share your location and shift preferences! 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: • Premium pay for eligible employees • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options. • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking at designated locations • 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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