Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Winfield, Illinois
The Certified Surgical Tech prepares the operating suite by organizing instruments, equipment, and supplies while ensuring functionality. They assist the surgical team by positioning patients, passing instruments, and managing specimens during procedures.
Company Description 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.
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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! https://youtu.be/0QbhDLfTW4I
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
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.
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. 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.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Minimum : $24.29
Maximum: $36.44 Compensation: USD 24.29 - USD 36.44 - hourly
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and hold or obtain CST certification within twelve months. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is also required for this position.
Market context
Orthopedic surgical technologists are commonly needed in Illinois hospitals and surgery centers, especially where operating rooms support high-volume procedures. These roles are competitive because employers often look for accredited training, timely certification, and current BLS/CPR, while the schedule and OR team fit can matter as much as the pay range. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and highlight any ortho or rotating-shift experience in your application.
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