Certified Surgical Technologist

Schaumburg-Surgery-Center; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA/FSA

Basic Life and Long-Term Disability (L

Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Acc,

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Schaumburg-Surgery-Center in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Surgical Technologist with orthopedic OR experience. You will scrub cases, maintain sterile technique, and support OR workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include graduation from a Surgical Technology program, CST credential, and current BLS. The role includes collaboration with RNs, surgeons, and surgical staff, with a starting rate at $33.00/hour and potential increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• Current CST credential.
• Current BLS certification.
• Hands-on surgical scrub experience.
• Orthopedic OR experience, Total Joint Experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, counts, sharps safety, and OR workflow.
• Ability to set up and maintain a sterile field independently.
• Ability to recognize common surgical instruments and anticipate procedural needs.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and situational awareness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment and adapt to schedule changes.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the OR, including prolonged standing and lifting equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for scheduled procedures, including instruments, supplies, equipment, implants, and positioning needs.
• Open sterile supplies and instrumentation using proper aseptic technique.
• Set up the sterile field and organize instruments according to procedure and surgeon preference.
• Scrub orthopedic procedures and anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout the case.
• Maintain strict sterile technique and address breaks in sterility.
• Perform initial, closing, and additional required counts with the circulating RN in accordance with SSC policy.
• Handle specimens, medications, implants, sharps, and surgical supplies according to facility policy.
• Assist with room turnover, cleaning, restocking, and preparation for the next procedure.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for proper function and communicate defects promptly.
• Work collaboratively with RNs, surgeons, anesthesia, SPD, Materials, radiology, and vendor representatives.
• Participate in preference-card accuracy, supply conservation, and efficient use of instrumentation.
• Follow infection prevention, sharps safety, surgical safety, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

• Scheduled between 6:15am - 3:30pm with occasional rotating late shifts until 5:00pm on Tuesday - Thursday

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare the operating room for scheduled procedures, including instruments, supplies, equipment, implants, and positioning needs.
• Open sterile supplies and instrumentation using proper aseptic technique.
• Set up the sterile field and organize instruments according to procedure and surgeon preference.
• Scrub orthopedic procedures and anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout the case.
• Maintain strict sterile technique and immediately identify and address breaks in sterility.
• Perform initial, closing, and additional required counts with the circulating RN in accordance with SSC policy.
• Handle specimens, medications, implants, sharps, and surgical supplies according to facility policy.
• Assist with room turnover, cleaning, restocking, and preparation for the next procedure.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for proper function and communicate defects or missing items promptly.
• Work collaboratively with RNs, surgeons, anesthesia, SPD, Materials, radiology, and vendor representatives.
• Participate in preference-card accuracy, supply conservation, and efficient use of instrumentation.
• Follow infection prevention, sharps safety, surgical safety, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
• Current BLS certification.
• Hands-on surgical scrub experience.
• Orthopedic OR experience, Total Joint Experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, counts, sharps safety, and OR workflow.
• Ability to set up and maintain a sterile field independently.
• Ability to recognize common surgical instruments and anticipate procedural needs.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, and situational awareness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment and adapt to schedule changes.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the OR, including prolonged standing and moving/lifting equipment and supplies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of surgical technologist experience.
• Ambulatory surgery center experience.
• Begins at $33.00/hour (hourly rate may increase based on experience)

Benefits Offered:

• HSA/FSA
• Basic Life and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Required

Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support

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