Certified Surgical Technician - CST

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Certified Operating Room Tech to support surgical teams. You will prepare sterile supplies, maintain a sterile field, and assist the surgeon with instruments during procedures in the Surgery department.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ORT training or equivalent experience, and current Certified Surgical Technologist credential with BLS certification. This is a full-time, 40-hour weekly position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for new hires.
• Graduate of an ORT training program or equivalent experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist; current BLS (AHA) certification.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Operating Room Tech prepares sterile supplies and instruments for each procedure.
• Maintains sterile field during case and assists surgeon with instruments.
• Delivers sterile supplies to the operating room as needed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Scrubbing experience

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ORT training program graduate

Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

• Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
• Location: Aurora, IL, 60506

Overview

• Department: Surgery
• Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours weekly
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
• Location: Aurora, IL, 60506

Responsibilities

The Certified Operating Room Tech is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining sterile field during case and providing surgeon with sterile supplies and instruments during assigned procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduate of an ORT training program or on the job training with a minimum of 3 years’ experience (surgical setting preferred).
• Current Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, (i.e., GYN, General and Plastics).
• Experience in scrubbing at least minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas (i.e., ortho, neuro, ENT, Uro. Etc.).
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $28.00 to $38.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf