Certified Surgical Tech: OR Prep & Instrumentation

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room, assist the surgeon by passing instruments, and help position and drape patients. The role requires maintaining strict instrument counts and sterile technique throughout procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a BLS, NBSTSA or NCCT credential, and an appropriate combination of education and experience as outlined in the job description.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from NBSTSA or NCCT prior to hire date.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience OR an Associate's degree/technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes, solutions, and instruments.
• Hands required instruments to surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and tracks instrument counts throughout procedures.

Skills

BLS Provider

NBSTSA/NCCT credential

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative experience

Job description

Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room, assist the surgeon by passing instruments, and help position and drape patients. The role requires maintaining strict instrument counts and sterile technique throughout procedures.

Qualified candidates will have a BLS, NBSTSA or NCCT credential, and an appropriate combination of education and experience as outlined in the job description.