Surgical Tech - Certified - Open Heart Team

Advocate Health Care; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Open Heart Team. You will scrub for cardiovascular procedures, maintain a sterile field, and prepare instruments under RN supervision in a fast-paced OR.

Requirements include CST program or equivalent, 2 years scrub experience, CPR/BLS, and CST certification within 3 months. Strong teamwork and critical thinking are essential; rotating call is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or CST equivalent.
• Minimum two years of surgical scrub experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must obtain CST certification within three months of employment.
• Ability to function in a high-acuity surgical environment with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub duties during assigned surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile field throughout cases.
• Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for operations.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments accurately.
• Assist with gowning, gloving and setup; manage sterile supplies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional growth.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

CPR/BLS

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

CST program graduate

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Open Heart Team

Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, Illinois

Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048

Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift | Rotating Call (approximately 12 call shifts per month)

Join the Open Heart Team at Advocate Condell Medical Center

At Advocate Condell Medical Center, the only Level I Trauma Center in Lake County, Illinois, you'll be part of a nationally recognized team committed to delivering exceptional surgical and cardiovascular care. Our cardiovascular specialists perform advanced heart procedures while providing compassionate, patient-centered care close to home.

Job Summary

Open Heart/Cardiovascular Surgery experience is strongly preferred. The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) assists in providing quality patient care in a manner that is patient-focused, technically appropriate, and cost-effective. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CST establishes and maintains a sterile field, prepares surgical instruments and supplies, and assists the surgical team throughout operative procedures. As a key member of the perioperative team, the CST helps ensure a safe surgical environment while delivering care with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program OR
• Minimum two (2) years of surgical scrub experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Must obtain Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by sitting for the certification examination within three (3) months of employment
• Ability to function effectively in a high-acuity surgical environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential
• Previous Open Heart or Cardiovascular Surgery experience
• Recent operating room experience in a hospital-based surgical setting

Key Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the scrub role during assigned surgical procedures
• Establish and maintain the sterile field throughout surgical cases
• Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies required for operative procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and accurately pass instruments and supplies during procedures
• Assist with gowning, gloving, and surgical setup
• Maintain accountability for instruments, sponges, sharps, and sterile supplies
• Support a safe, efficient, and patient-centered operating room environment
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other surgical team members
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Participate in ongoing professional growth and education

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Full-time Day Shift position
• Rotating call schedule averaging approximately 12 call shifts per monthOn-call availability required for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts as operational needs require

Working Conditions

• Stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
• Move equipment and assist with patient positioning
• Work effectively in stressful and changing environments
• Respond rapidly to urgent and emergent situations
• Work with exposure to:
  • Body fluids and medical waste
  • Hazardous chemicals and materials
  • Radiation
  • Anesthesia gases
  • Communicable and life-threatening diseases

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
• Utilize patient handling equipment and team lifting procedures when appropriate
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and stand for prolonged periods

Why Advocate Condell?

As part of Advocate Health, you will enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Benefits begin on day one for eligible teammates and include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings programs, educational assistance, and more. At Advocate Condell Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside exceptional clinicians in a collaborative surgical environment while helping deliver life-changing care to patients throughout Lake County and beyond.