Certified Surgical Tech: OR Prep & Instrumentation

Northwestern Medicine; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support the safe, efficient performance of surgical procedures in a fast-paced OR. This role aligns with NM's mission, ethics, and compliance standards while contributing to high-quality patient care.

You will prepare the operating suite, assist with patient positioning and draping, pass instruments to the physician during surgery, and manage specimens for laboratory processing.

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

Education

Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

CST Certification within twelve months of hire

CPR – Basic Life Support

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support the safe, efficient performance of surgical procedures in a fast-paced OR. This role aligns with NM's mission, ethics, and compliance standards while contributing to high-quality patient care.

You will prepare the operating suite, assist with patient positioning and draping, pass instruments to the physician during surgery, and manage specimens for laboratory processing.