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Certified Surgical Technologist-Main OR Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

#Compliance #BLS #CPR #Patient Care #Equipment #Healthcare #Operating Room #Surgery #Surgical Instruments

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The Certified Surgical Tech prepares the surgical operating suite with necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment, ensuring everything is functional before procedures begin. Responsibilities also include assisting with patient preparation and transport, passing instruments to the physician during surgery, and maintaining an accurate count of all instruments and supplies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and obtain Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hire, along with current CPR/Basic Life Support certification. Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of push/pull force.

professional certificateCPRBasic Life SupportSpecimen ProcessingPatient PositioningPatient TransportInstrument PassingSurgical TechnologyOperating Suite PreparationEquipment FunctionalityInstrument AccountingDraping

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Company DescriptionAt 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?Job DescriptionSchedule: 40 Hours/weekThe Certified Surgical 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 Surgical Tech facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.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.#NNW QualificationsRequired:Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist programCertification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hireCPR – Basic Life SupportPhysical Demands Requirement: Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 poundsAdditional InformationNorthwestern 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 CheckNorthwestern 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.

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