Surgical Tech - Certified - Open Heart Team

American Addiction Centers•Libertyville, IL

9d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential
Previous Open Heart or Cardiovascular Surgery experience
Recent operating room experience in a hospital-based surgical setting

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