Certified Surgical Technologist CST

Ascension Healthcare; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team within a leading healthcare system. This role involves facilitating surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, and preparing operating rooms with sterile instruments. As part of a large network, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on patient care. With a commitment to community service and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fulfilling career path. Embrace the opportunity to enhance lives through your work in surgical services.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus up to $10,000

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suite with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping during surgery.
• Maintain organized instruments and monitor counts.

Skills

Surgical procedure facilitation

Sterile techniques

Patient positioning

Instrument management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

4 years of job-specific experience

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile solutions

Job description

Details

+ Department: Surgical Services

+ Schedule: Full Time, Nights, Sunday through Thursday; 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. No weekends. Opportunity for additional 11-7pm shifts on 2 weekends a month.

+ Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

+ Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

+ Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00

+ Salary: $23.84 - $35.76 per hour

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.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

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

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

Education:

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

Additional Preferences

Seeking experienced Certified Surgical Technologist that is a self-starter, can work independent and work as a team if doing an emergent case. Prepare OR rooms for the next day's schedule, required quality checks as-needed. There is a full-time PCT on same shift and a Registered Nurse that works three nights a week.

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.

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