Certified Surgical Technologist CST

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system in Chicago as a Surgical Tech, where you will facilitate safe surgical procedures and ensure the operating suite is prepared with all necessary instruments. This role offers a chance to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing personalized care. With full-time hours and a potential sign-on bonus, this position not only provides a rewarding career path but also the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. Experience a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers benefits that enhance your life.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credentialing required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and supplies.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Instrument management

Patient positioning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Surgical Services
• Schedule: Full Time, Days. Monday - Friday. 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. with participation in the on call rotation (must be able to report within 30 min of call).
• Hospital:Ascension Saint Joseph
• Location:Chicago, IL
• Sign on bonus:Up to $5,000.00
• Salary: $26.54 - $37.00 per hour

What You Will Do

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument count throughout procedures.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Potential to move to four ten-hour shifts per week after orientation/training

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.