Certified Surgical Technologist CV CST

Ascension • Elk Grove Township, IL

95d • $26 - $37

About The Position

The Surgical Services department at Ascension Alexian Brothers is seeking a full-time Surgical Tech to join the Open Heart team. The position involves facilitating the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures, preparing the surgical operating suite, and assisting with patient care during surgeries. The role requires a commitment to maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring that all necessary instruments and supplies are available during procedures.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required: Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, or Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred, would consider a stellar new grad after main OR orientation.
• Looking for a dynamic CST to join Open Heart team! As we increase the team, rotations to the main OR to support vascular, thoracic, cases in the Cath Lab and EP Lab, also neuro, ortho and Robotics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument counts throughout procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

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