Certified Surgical Technologist

hshs; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Springfield, IL area. The role supports the perioperative team by preparing and monitoring surgical equipment, passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile field during procedures.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus an associate degree in surgical technology or equivalent training; CST/TS-C certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in surgical technology preferred.
• Graduate from an approved surgical technology program or completed military training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team in intraoperative care.
• Prepare and monitor equipment and pass instruments.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with patient transfer/positioning.
• Perform a variety of surgical skills and procedures as directed.

Skills

Surgical experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in surgical technology

Graduate from surgical technology program or military training in surgical tech

DD214 military education documentation

Illinois: 3 years surgical tech in healthcare may substitute

Tools

CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT)

BLS

Job description

Pay Range:

$28.14 - $42.21

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Assists surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient by preparing and monitoring equipment, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with patient transfer/positioning and performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures.

Position Specifics

• Department: Surgery
• Core Function: Surgical Tech
• Schedule: Full-time/Day Shift
• Facility: St. John's Hospital
• Clinic Location: Springfield, IL
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

For more questions contact Debbie Suttles at [e-mail]

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.

• Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required.

• Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.

• Illinois: High School Diploma or GED PLUS 3 years working as a Surgical Technologist working in healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year surgery experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• One of the following certifications is required: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery (TS-C) issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.

• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]