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Surgical Core Tech Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Core Function: Surgical * Schedule: Days, Nights, Weekends * Facility: St. John's Hospital ... Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred. * Graduate from a recognized surgical ...

Core Function: Surgical Tech * Schedule: Full Time, 36 hours per week. Variable Day/PM shifts, rotating week day and weekend call - Trauma * Facility: St. Vincent Hospital * Location: Green Bay, WI

Surgical Technologist - PRN

Oconto Falls, WI · On-site

$25.53 - $38.29/hr

Core Function: Surgical Tech * Schedule: PRN - Days * Facility: St. Clare Hospital * Location: Oconto Falls, WI * Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications * High School ...

Core Function: Surgical Tech * Schedule: Full-time / Night Shift 3 12s TH,F,S / 6:45p-7:15 no call * Facility: St. John's Hospital * Location: Springfield, IL * Sign On: $20,000 * Compensation ...

Surgical Technologist

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$25.53 - $38.29/hr

Surgery Core Function: Surgical Tech Schedule: Full Time, 36 hours per week. Variable Day/PM shifts, rotating week day and weekend call - Trauma Facility: St. Vincent Hospital Location: Green Bay, WI ...

Surgical Technologist - PRN

Oconto Falls, WI · On-site

$25.53 - $38.29/hr

Surgery Core Function: Surgical Tech Schedule: PRN - Days Facility: St. Clare Hospital Location: Oconto Falls, WI Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications * High School ...

Core Function: Surgical Tech * Schedule: Full-time / Night Shift 3 12s TH,F,S / 6:45p-7:15 no call * Facility: St. John's Hospital * Location: Springfield, IL * Sign On: $20,000 * Compensation ...

Surgical Scrub Tech

O Fallon, IL · On-site

$25.53 - $38.29/hr

General Surgery Core Function: Surgical Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Days Facility: St ... Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred. * Graduate from a recognized surgical ...

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How much do surgical core tech jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average weekly pay for surgical core tech in the United States is $1,882.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,403.85 and $2,307.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Surgical Core Tech job?

A Surgical Core Tech is responsible for managing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment in a hospital or surgical center. They ensure that surgical tools are sterilized, properly stored, and readily available for procedures. Their duties may also include assembling instrument trays, restocking surgical areas, and coordinating with surgical teams to meet operational needs. This role is crucial for maintaining a sterile environment and supporting the efficiency of surgical operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Surgical Core Tech position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surgical Core Tech, you need a solid understanding of sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and operating room protocols, often supported by completion of an accredited surgical technology program or relevant certification. Familiarity with surgical trays, sterilization equipment, and inventory management systems such as Pyxis is vital. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong organizational skills are crucial soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure safe surgical environments, efficient procedure flow, and effective collaboration with surgical teams.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Surgical Core Tech?

As a Surgical Core Tech, your daily responsibilities typically include preparing and organizing surgical instruments, maintaining the sterility of equipment, and ensuring the availability of necessary supplies for procedures. You will routinely collaborate with surgical staff and nurses to anticipate needs, restock operating rooms, and help with inventory management. The role also involves regular checks of equipment functionality and adherence to infection control protocols. This position is hands-on and fast-paced, making attention to detail and clear communication especially important for success.

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Infographic showing various Surgical Core Tech job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $97,880 per year, or $47.1 per hour.

Surgical Scrub Tech, Surgical Technologist

Hshs

O Fallon, IL

$25.53 - $38.29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Pay Range:

$25.53 - $38.29

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Position Specifics:
o Department: General Surgery
Core Function: Surgical Tech
o Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Days
o Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital
o Location: O'Fallon, IL
o Sign on Bonus: $10K
o Compensation that aligns with your experience


Education Qualifications

  • Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.
  • Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required. Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.

Experience Qualifications

  • 1 year surgery experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

  • Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification is required or proof of current certification by one of the following certifying bodies: National Surgical Assistant Association for the certification of surgical assistants; Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist as a certified first assistant or American Board of Surgical Assistants in Illinois. Certified surgical technology through an approved Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for Wisconsin.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

  • Retirement benefits including HSHS
    contributions.

  • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

  • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

  • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org