Certified Surgical Tech - Main Operating Room

Sign On Bonus

Sign On Bonus! Surgical Techs (.9 and above) are eligible for a $2500 Sign on Bonus (50% paid out at 90 days and 50% paid out at 1 year of employment). This bonus is eligible to newly hired external applicants only with at least 1 year of CST experience.

Advocate Health Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL, Level 1 Trauma Center

• Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment!

To assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient‑focused, technically appropriate, and cost effective. The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the Standards of Practice and within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. The CST is responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, a safe patient care environment, and appropriate supplies/equipment as required for the operative procedure.

The CST functions as a cooperative health care team member in a critical care environment treating the patient in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

• Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned.
  • Assists in emergency situations as assigned.
  • Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards.
  • Maintains educational records and timecard.
  • Maintains competencies.
  • Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner.
  • Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments.
  • Maintains sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure.
  • Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
  • Maintains on‑call availability.
• Responsible for the preparation of surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field.
  • Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card.
  • Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading scrub tips.
  • Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments.
  • Assists with clean‑up and turnover upon completion of case.
  • Efficiently utilizes supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs.
• In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment.
  • Assists with maintaining goals of Surgical Services and Advocate.
  • Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner.
  • Demonstrates self‑direction in utilizing work time appropriately.
  • Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned.
• Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Utilizes guest relation techniques with members of health care team and patients.
• Responsible for maintenance of professional growth.
  • Demonstrates self‑direction in maintaining professional skills.
  • Independently completes assignments/projects.
  • Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects.

• Surgical Technologist

• 1‑2 years OR scrub experience (preferred)
• High school graduate or GED
• Completion of ST program in an accredited school approved by NBSTSA or NCCT

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to independently perform scrub duties.
• CPR certification.
• CST Certification approved by NBSTSA.

• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life‑threatening disease and radiation. This position must recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. Ability to stand for long periods. Ability to lift 50 pounds, may also need to use patient handling equipment for loads over 35 pounds. Ability to cooperate and work well with others. Ability to communicate with mask on and not face others.
  
  Ability to work in a stressful, changing environment. Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ability to assume on‑call responsibility.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact, the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 lbs, when patient is unable to assist, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.