Surgical Tech First Assist - CVOR - PRN

HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team throughout the perioperative phase. You will position and prep patients, assist surgeons with instruments, and help maintain a sterile and efficient operating room.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree in surgical technology and CST certification, with CSFA/CSA or equivalent Surgical Assistant credentials preferred. BLS is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical First Assist program or military training in surgical technology required.
• CST certification from NBSTSA/NCCT is required; CSFA/CSA/SA-C or equivalent Surgical Assistant certification required after March 2025.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to surgeon and clinical team during perioperative care.
• Positions and preps patients prior to surgery; assists in maintaining visibility for the surgeon using instruments.
• Controls bleeding, closes surgery sites, and dresses wounds.
• Maintains an efficient operating theater and supports optimized procedural care.

Skills

Surgical teamwork

Patient positioning

Bleeding control

Education

Associates degree in surgical technology

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

CST certification (NBSTSA/NCCT)

CSFA/CSA/SA-C or equivalent Surgical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Military training in surgical technology (DD214)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range:$32.58 - $48.87A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Provides direct support to surgeon and clinical team throughout perioperative phase of care. Positions and preps patients prior to surgery, ensures clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controls bleeding, closes surgery sites and properly dresses wounds. Assists in maintaining an effective operating theater and optimizes procedural care.Position Specifics:o Department: Surgeryo Core Function: Surgical Techo Schedule: PRNo Facility: St. John’s Hospitalo Location: Springfield, ILo Compensation aligned with your experienceEducation QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED is required.Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.Graduate or successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical First Assist program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required.Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.Experience Qualifications3 years of experience in surgical services is preferred.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsCertification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) is required.Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), OR Surgical Assistant, Certified (SA-C) issued by American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) is required (for hires/transfers after March 2025).Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.Job DescriptionScheduled Weekly Hours:0Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.Retirement benefits including HSHScontributions.Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!BenefitsHSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring ProcessHospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]