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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Open Heart Team
Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, Illinois
Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048
Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift | Rotating Call (approximately 12 call shifts per month)
Join the Open Heart Team at Advocate Condell Medical Center
At Advocate Condell Medical Center, the only Level I Trauma Center in Lake County, Illinois, you'll be part of a nationally recognized team committed to delivering exceptional surgical and cardiovascular care. Our cardiovascular specialists perform advanced heart procedures while providing compassionate, patient-centered care close to home.
We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to join our highly specialized Open Heart Surgery Team. This role is ideal for a surgical technologist who thrives in a fast-paced operating room environment and is passionate about supporting complex cardiovascular procedures.
Open Heart/Cardiovascular Surgery experience is strongly preferred.
Job Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) assists in providing quality patient care in a manner that is patient-focused, technically appropriate, and cost-effective. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CST establishes and maintains a sterile field, prepares surgical instruments and supplies, and assists the surgical team throughout operative procedures.
As a key member of the perioperative team, the CST helps ensure a safe surgical environment while delivering care with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program ORMinimum two (2) years of surgical scrub experience
Current CPR/BLS certification
Must obtain Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by sitting for the certification examination within three (3) months of employment
Ability to function effectively in a high-acuity surgical environment
Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergencies
Preferred Qualifications
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential
Previous Open Heart or Cardiovascular Surgery experience
Recent operating room experience in a hospital-based surgical setting
Key Responsibilities
Perform duties in the scrub role during assigned surgical procedures
Establish and maintain the sterile field throughout surgical cases
Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies required for operative procedures
Anticipate surgeon needs and accurately pass instruments and supplies during procedures
Assist with gowning, gloving, and surgical setup
Maintain accountability for instruments, sponges, sharps, and sterile supplies
Support a safe, efficient, and patient-centered operating room environment
Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other surgical team members
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
Participate in ongoing professional growth and education
Schedule & Call Requirements
Full-time Day Shift position
Rotating call schedule averaging approximately 12 call shifts per month
On-call availability required for nights, weekends, and holidays
Flexibility to work rotating shifts as operational needs require
Working Conditions
This position requires the ability to:
Stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
Move equipment and assist with patient positioning
Work effectively in stressful and changing environments
Respond rapidly to urgent and emergent situations
Work with exposure to:Body fluids and medical waste
Hazardous chemicals and materials
Radiation
Anesthesia gases
Communicable and life-threatening diseases
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
Utilize patient handling equipment and team lifting procedures when appropriate
Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and stand for prolonged periods
Why Advocate Condell?
As part of Advocate Health, you will enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Benefits begin on day one for eligible teammates and include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings programs, educational assistance, and more.
At Advocate Condell Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside exceptional clinicians in a collaborative surgical environment while helping deliver life-changing care to patients throughout Lake County and beyond.
Worksite address
township of libertyville, IL, 60048, US
Who can apply
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