Certified Surgical Tech - CST

Prime Healthcare Services; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL, part of Prime Healthcare Services, seeks a Certified Operating Room Tech for full-time day shifts. The role supports surgical teams by preparing sterile supplies, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting the surgeon during procedures.

A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Requirements include ORT training or 3 years’ surgical experience, CST certification, and BLS; comprehensive benefits and career development through PrimE-Academy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for new hires.
• Graduate of an ORT training program or 3 years’ surgical experience preferred.
• Current CST certification is required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required on hire.
• Experience scrubbing both general and specialty procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and instruments, maintain sterile field, and assist surgeon during procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ORT training program or 3 years surgical experience

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

BLS (AHA) certification

Experience scrubbing multiple surgical specialties

Job description

Bonus Amount

7,500

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department:Surgical Services

Schedule: Full-Time, Days 7a-3:30p; Call Required

Facility:St. Mary's Hospital

Location:Kankakee, IL

Compensation Range: $20.15 - $28.13

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Why Join St. Mary's Hospital?

• Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
• Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process:

• Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision‑making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
• Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

Responsibilities

The Certified Operating Room Tech is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining sterile field during case and providing surgeon with sterile supplies and instruments during assigned procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years’ experience (surgical setting preferred).
• Current Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, (i.e., GYN, General and Plastics).
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro. Etc.).
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $20.15 to $28.13. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf