Certified Surgical Technologist CST

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

Job summary

Join a leading health system that prioritizes compassionate care and offers a dynamic environment for growth. As a Surgical Technologist, you'll play a vital role in facilitating safe surgical procedures, ensuring that all instruments are ready and sterile. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work nights with a competitive salary and significant sign-on bonus. You will be part of a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, with access to extensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
• Surgical Tech credential from NCCT or NBSTSA required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suites with sterile instruments and solutions.
• Assist surgeons by providing required instruments during surgery.

Skills

Surgical procedures facilitation

Instrument handling

Patient positioning

Sterile techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

We Are Hiring

• 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
• Location:Elk Grove Village, IL
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00
• 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

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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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.