Certified Surgical Tech CDH OR Ortho Full-time Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is looking for a Certified Surgical Tech in Winfield, Illinois. This role reflects the mission and values of NM, ensuring efficient surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating suite and assisting the surgical team.

Ideal candidates will be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and must acquire CST certification within one year of hire. This position offers various benefits to enhance the well-being of employees.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suite with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assist in preparing, transporting, and draping patients for surgery.
• Pass instruments to physician during surgical procedures.

Skills

Surgical instrument handling

Patient positioning

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Certified Sugical Tech

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

• 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.

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.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

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.