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Northwestern Medicine·Lake Forest, IL

Surgical Technologist- Full Time Days

Surgical TechFull timeDays
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Full time
RequirementsCST · BLS through American Heart Association
EducationHS diploma/GED
Experience2+ years
SourceNorthwestern Medicine · posted Sep 28, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Current CST certification from National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency (NCCT)
✓BLS through American Heart Association
Education
✓High School diploma or equivalent
Qualifications
✓At least 2 years of OR experience
+Benefits
✓401(k) with match
✓Tuition assistance
+Northwestern Medicine
18surgical tech roles open
Lake ForestIL · 29 mi to Chicago
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$24.29 – $36.44/hr
Sign-on bonus
vs. Illinois surgical tech roles that post payvs. IL surgical tech rolesmedian $31.88
$15/hrTop of this range is 14% above the state median$45/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Current CST certification from National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency (NCCT)
✓BLS through American Heart Association
Education
✓High School diploma or equivalent
Qualifications
✓At least 2 years of OR experience
+Benefits
401(k) with matchTuition assistance

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About the role

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to take corrective action for themselves and other team members when there is a break in technique.

What you’ll do
Assist surgical team duringAssist surgical team during procedures that require the ability to stand for periods greater than 6 hours
Demonstrate thorough knowledge ofDemonstrate thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and the ability to take corrective action for themselves and other team members when there is a break in technique
Demonstrate fine motor skillsDemonstrate fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination necessary to handle small intricate surgical instruments, supplies and specimens
Demonstrate the ability toDemonstrate the ability to provide complete, accurate communication to all members of the surgical team
This includes draping ofThis includes draping of the surgical site, and efficient and safe handling of all sharps and instruments