Certified Surgical Tech: Precision OR Support

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe, efficient surgical procedures within our operating suites in Illinois. This role adheres to our ethical standards and compliance program, ensuring quality patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments during surgery and tracking supplies. Requirements: Accredited Surgical Technologist program graduate, CST certification within 12 months of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Must obtain CST certification within 12 months of hire.
• CPR – Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, medications, solutions, instruments, equipment, implants, and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to the physician during surgery and tracks instruments and supplies.
• Receives and processes specimens for laboratory delivery when required.

Skills

CPR – Basic Life Support

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 to support safe, efficient surgical procedures within our operating suites in Illinois. This role adheres to our ethical standards and compliance program, ensuring quality patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments during surgery and tracking supplies. Requirements: Accredited Surgical Technologist program graduate, CST certification within 12 months of