Certified Surgical Tech — Operating Room Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Certified Surgical Tech to ensure the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. This role involves preparing the operating suite, assisting with patient care, passing instruments during surgery, and managing specimens for laboratory processing.

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and obtain CST certification within twelve months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assists with preparing and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Processes specimens for laboratory delivery.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire

CPR – Basic Life Support

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Certified Surgical Tech to ensure the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. This role involves preparing the operating suite, assisting with patient care, passing instruments during surgery, and managing specimens for laboratory processing.

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and obtain CST certification within twelve months of hire.