Evening Surgical Technologist - CST Certified

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technologist for full-time evenings in Lake Forest, IL. The role requires CST certification within 12 months and CPR/BLS, with a 40-hour work week and an evening schedule 3:00pm-11:30pm, plus occasional on-call shifts.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, handling instruments and implants, assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments, and processing specimens as needed. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire.
• CPR – Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, medications, solutions, instruments, equipment, implants, and supplies. Ensures availability and functionality of equipment and instruments.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens, if required, for delivery to the laboratory.

Skills

CPR – Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgical Technologist for full-time evenings in Lake Forest, IL. The role requires CST certification within 12 months and CPR/BLS, with a 40-hour work week and an evening schedule 3:00pm-11:30pm, plus occasional on-call shifts.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, handling instruments and implants, assisting with patient positioning, passing instruments, and processing specimens as needed. Competitive benefits are offered.