Surgical Tech - Certified - Open Heart Team

124 Advocate Condell Medical Center; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to join the Open Heart Team. The CST supports complex cardiovascular procedures in a fast-paced operating room, under RN supervision, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

Open Heart Team experience is preferred; this is a full-time day shift with rotating call averaging about 12 shifts per month.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program OR minimum two years of surgical scrub experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must obtain CST certification within three 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.

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 for operative procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments during procedures.
• Assist with gowning, gloving, and surgical setup.
• Maintain accountability for instruments, sponges, sharps, and supplies.
• Support a safe, efficient, patient-centered operating room environment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and team members.
• Comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Emergency response

Education

Graduate Surgical Technologist program

CST credential

Job description

Department: 37703 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday - plus rotating call Open Heart Team Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85 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. We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to join our highly specialized Open Heart Surgery Team. This role is ideal for a surgical technologist who thrives in a fast-paced operating room environment and is passionate about supporting complex cardiovascular procedures. Open Heart/Cardiovascular Surgery experience is strongly preferred.

Job Summary

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 month
• On-call availability required for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts as operational needs require

Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to: 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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care