Certified Surgical Tech CDH OR Full-time Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to contribute to the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. The role involves preparing surgical suites, assisting with patient care, and passing instruments during surgeries.

Qualified candidates should be graduates of accredited Surgical Technologist programs and maintain certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hiring. A full array of benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Surgical Technologist program required.
• Must secure CST certification within twelve months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suites with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Assist in patient preparation and positioning.
• Pass instruments to the physician during surgery.
• Handle and process specimens for the laboratory.

Skills

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST)

CPR – Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Description

The Certified Sugical Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Certified Sugical Tech facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, medications, solutions, instruments, equipment, implants, and supplies. Ensures availability and functionality of equipment and instruments.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens, if required, for delivery to the laboratory.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire
• CPR – Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position)

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.