Certified Surgical Tech

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the Joint Center during day shift. You will set up the OR, pass instruments to surgeons, assist with patient preparation and positioning, and maintain instrument counts to uphold safety and efficiency.

The role requires OR experience with orthopedic exposure preferred and a strong commitment to patient care. The team emphasizes safety, teamwork, and streamlined procedural flow in a busy surgical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years cumulative OR experience or an associate/technical degree.
• Minimum 1 year operating room experience.
• Strong orthopedic service line experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the operating room with sterile solutions, drapes, and supplies for procedures.
• Efficiently pass required instruments and supplies to surgeons during surgery.
• Assist in preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping of patients for safety and access.
• Maintain organized instrument setups and monitor instrument counts to uphold safety standards.

Skills

Operating room setup

Intraoperative instrument supply

Patient positioning & draping

Instrument counts & safety

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years cumulative OR experience or Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience

1 year OR experience

Orthopedic service line experience

Job description

• Set up the operating room with necessary sterile solutions, drapes, and supplies to ensure a safe and ready environment for procedures.
• Efficiently provide surgeons with required instruments and supplies during surgery to facilitate procedural flow.
• Assist in the professional preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping of patients to ensure safety and surgical access.
• Maintain organized instrument setups and monitor precise instrument counts throughout every procedure to uphold safety standards.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
• Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius
• Department: Joint Center
• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Set up the operating room with necessary sterile solutions, drapes, and supplies to ensure a safe and ready environment for procedures.
• Efficiently provide surgeons with required instruments and supplies during surgery to facilitate procedural flow.
• Assist in the professional preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping of patients to ensure safety and surgical access.
• Maintain organized instrument setups and monitor precise instrument counts throughout every procedure to uphold safety standards.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 1 year OR experience.
• Strong orthopedic service line experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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