Certified Surgical Tech - CST

Prime Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech prepares sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintains the sterile field during cases, and provides surgeons with sterile supplies and instruments. The position is full-time on the day shift, with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and required call. It is based at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. The listed compensation range is $20.15 to $28.13, and a $7,500 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

St. Mary's Hospital is part of the Prime Healthcare network. The employer describes a streamlined hiring process with one interview and quick decision-making. Its Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. Continuing education, specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform, and flexible interview scheduling are also mentioned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience, for new hires effective April 2014.
• Graduate of an operating room technician training program, or on-the-job training with a minimum of three years' experience; surgical-setting experience is preferred.
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures in generalized surgical specialties such as gynecology, general surgery, and plastics.
• Experience scrubbing at least minor procedures in specialty surgical areas such as orthopedics, neurology, ENT, and urology.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical-setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure.
• Maintain the sterile field during each case.
• Provide surgeons with sterile supplies and instruments during assigned procedures.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform
• Other voluntary benefit options
• $7,500 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED