Certified Surgical Tech – Day Shift, OR (Chicago)

Ascension Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer‑matched 403(b)

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension Voc**

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL seeks a Surgical Tech to support the Operating Room team during day shift. The role involves preparing the sterile field, providing instruments to the surgeon, transporting and positioning patients, and maintaining instrument counts during procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a BLS within 30 days of hire and NBSTSA or NCCT credentialing prior to start. A High School equivalency or higher degree is required; other experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from the NBSTSA or NCCT prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and instruments; supplies as needed.
• Hands required instruments to surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments and tracks counts during procedures.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL seeks a Surgical Tech to support the Operating Room team during day shift. The role involves preparing the sterile field, providing instruments to the surgeon, transporting and positioning patients, and maintaining instrument counts during procedures.

Minimum qualifications include a BLS within 30 days of hire and NBSTSA or NCCT credentialing prior to start. A High School equivalency or higher degree is required; other experience may be considered.