Certified Surgical Technologist-Cardiovascular OR Full Time Days $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits. We are seeking a Surgical Technologist to help launch and shape a new heart program at Lake Forest Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your cardiovascular expertise to a team committed to excellence. Join us as we build a program to expand access to advanced cardiovascular services and set a new standard in heart care for our community. You will play a vital role in establishing a strong foundation for a program that will make a lasting impact, one heart at a time. At this time, our team is seeking candidates with prior CVOR or OR experience. This is an exciting new program for Lake Forest Hospital! Candidates hired would train at a few other Northwestern Medicine locations. The Certified Surgical Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Certified Surgical Tech facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire
CPR – Basic Life Support
prior CVOR or OR experience

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.