Certified Surgical Tech: OR Prep & Instrument Mastery

Northwesternmedicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech in Illinois to support safe and efficient surgical procedures. The role involves preparing the operating suite, assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments to the surgeon, and handling specimens when required.

Candidates should be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program with CST certification within 12 months of hire and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

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. Continuously accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens, if required, for delivery to the laboratory.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

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

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech in Illinois to support safe and efficient surgical procedures. The role involves preparing the operating suite, assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments to the surgeon, and handling specimens when required.

Candidates should be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program with CST certification within 12 months of hire and CPR/BLS certification.