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Certified Surgical Technologist-Cardiovascular OR Full Time Days Sign-On Bonus Available
The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating suite with necessary equipment and supplies for cardiovascular procedures. They assist physicians by passing instruments and ensuring the safe positioning and draping of patients during surgery.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and hold a CST certification within twelve months of hire. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification and prior CVOR or OR experience are required.
professional certificateCPRSpecimen ProcessingPatient PositioningSterile TechniqueSurgical TechnologyDrapingInstrument ManagementCardiovascular OR
Job description
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 DescriptionWe are seeking a Surgical Technologist to help launch and shape a new heart program at Lake Forest Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your cardiovascular expertise to a team committed to excellence.
Join us as we build a program to expand access to advanced cardiovascular services and set a new standard in heart care for our community.
You will play a vital role in establishing a strong foundation for a program that will make a lasting impact, one heart at a time.*At this time, our team is seeking candidates with prior CVOR or OR experience.*This is an exciting new program for Lake Forest Hospital!
Candidates hired would train at a few other Northwestern Medicine locations.The 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.QualificationsRequired:Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist programCertification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) within twelve months of hireCPR – Basic Life SupportAdditional 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.
BenefitsWe 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.
Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
