(Only 24h Left) Certified Surgical Technologist - $28-42 per hour

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a job in Libertyville, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:Certified Surgical Technologist - Discipline:Allied Health Professional - Duration:Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift:days - Employment Type:Staff Scheduled Hours:Full Time; Monday through Friday 1100 to 1930 Take a peek at the Surgical Services Team at Advocate: Requirements: Graduate of surgical technologist program OR 2 years of surgical scrub experience CPR certified. Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the employee by sitting for the certification exam within 3 months of employment. Must be willing to work with exposures to body fluids, waste and chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, anesthesia gases and life threatening diseases On-call availability (nights, weekends, holidays) Rotating shifts This position needs to recognize the needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. Ability to move heavy patients and equipment and to stand for long periods of time Flexibility to deal with stressful, changing environments Ability to respond quickly to emergencies Ability to communicate, cooperate and work well with others. 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 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, 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. Purpose: 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. 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. Accountabilities: Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for maintenance of professional growth. Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned. Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field. In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment. Advocate Aurora Health Job ID R131437. Posted job title: Surgical Tech - Certified About Advocate Aurora Health Advocate Aurora Health’s22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Guaranteed Hours - Continuing Education - 401k retirement plan - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Mileage reimbursement - Employee assistance programs - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Life insurance - Discount program

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