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Surgical Technologist, Cardiac

Hospital Sisters Health System·Springfield, Illinois

$27 - $40/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs
·Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

The surgical technologist assists the surgical team by preparing and monitoring equipment and maintaining a sterile field during procedures. They also provide intraoperative care, assist with patient transfer and positioning, and perform various surgical skills.

Pay Range

$26.80 - $40.20

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Assists surgical team members in providing intraoperative care to the perioperative patient by preparing and monitoring equipment, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with patient transfer/positioning and performing a variety of surgical skills and procedures.

Position Specifics

  • o
  • Department:
  • Perioperative o
  • Core
  • Function:
  • Surgical
  • Tech o
  • Schedule:
  • Full
  • Time -
  • Day
  • Shift o
  • Facility: St.
  • John’s
  • Hospital o
  • Location:
  • Springfield,
  • IL o
  • Sign On: $20,000 o Compensation aligned with your experience

Education Qualifications

Graduated from a recognized surgical technology program or currently enrolled in and expected to graduate from a recognized surgical technology program within nine (9) months of hire or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required. Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program.

Illinois: High School Diploma or GED PLUS 3 years working as a Surgical Technologist working in healthcare setting may be considered in lieu of education.

Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred.

  • Experience Qualifications
  • N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

  • HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
  • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
  • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
  • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
  • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

[http://www.hshs.org/careers/benefits]

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a recognized surgical technology program or be within nine months of graduation, or have completed military surgical technology training. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential is preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient positioning
  • Perioperative care
  • Sterile field maintenance
  • Basic life support
  • Surgical assistance
  • Surgical technology
  • Intraoperative care
  • Instrument handling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$27 - $40/hr
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Hospital Sisters Health System

Since 1875, the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis have been caring for patients in Illinois, Wisconsin and other locations in the United States and across the world. Today, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a multi-institutional health care system that cares for patients in...

Salary listed on 296 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Cardiac surgical tech roles stay specialized

In Illinois, cardiac surgical technologist roles are typically driven by hospital and cardiovascular surgery demand, with employers looking for candidates who can support high-acuity procedures and maintain strict sterile technique. These positions are competitive because recognized surgical technology training, BLS, and often a CST credential help candidates stand out; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting. If you are close to graduation, confirm your program timeline and BLS status before applying.

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