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Certified Surgical Tech CDH OR Full-time Rotating

Winfield, ILOnsiteFull TimePosted 22 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Surgical Technologist program
  • CST
  • CPR
  • Basic Life Support

Role summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for a full-time rotating position at Central DuPage Hospital. The role involves preparing the surgical suite, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, passing instruments during surgery, and accounting for all instruments and supplies. The position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire, along with CPR certification. Preferred candidates will already hold the CST certification. This role reflects NM's commitment to ethical conduct and patient care.

The Certified Sugical 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 Sugical Tech facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

See what our staff have to say about working at Central Dupage Hospital!

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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.

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
  • Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire
  • CPR – Basic Life Support

Preferred:

  • Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST)

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

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