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Certified Surgical Tech Full Time Days

Palos Heights, IL, usFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-12

Core

Supports surgeons and the surgical team by preparing instruments, setting up the operating room, and assisting during procedures to ensure patient safety and surgical efficiency.

Role type

Surgical Technician (IC)

Builds

Surgical procedures and patient care in the operating room

Domain

Healthcare / Surgical Services

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Aseptic technique, instrument counting, patient positioning, equipment setup, supply management, emergency readiness

Preferred skills

Certified Surgical Technician (CST), prior surgical tech experience

Technologies

Surgical instruments, specialty carts, medical equipment

Responsibilities

Assesses and identifies equipment and supplies for assigned cases; Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to procedure; Assists in positioning and draping of patient; Maintains counts of instruments, sponges, and needles with the RN; Maintains aseptic technique throughout procedure; Assists anesthesia and specimen collection as needed; Monitors use and maintenance of doctor's specialty instruments.

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC