Surgical Tech - Certified
About The Position
To assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient~focused, technically appropriate, and cost effective. The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the Standards of Practice and within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. CST is responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, a safe patient care environment, and appropriate supplies/equipment as required for the operative procedure. The CST functions as a cooperative health care team member in a critical care environment treating the patient in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.
Requirements
- Graduate of surgical technologist program OR 2 years of surgical scrub experience
- CPR certified.
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the employee by sitting for the certification exam within 3 months of employment.
- Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, anesthesia gases and life threatening diseases
- On-call availability (nights, weekends, holidays)
- Rotating shifts
- This position needs to recognize the needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
- Ability to move heavy patients and equipment and to stand for long periods of time
- Flexibility to deal with stressful, changing environments
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies
- Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with others.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
- For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintenance of professional growth.
- Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned.
- Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field.
- In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
