Certified Surgical Technologist- Provident Hospital

LOCATION: PROVIDENT HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT: PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES

SHIFT:  6:30AM-2:30PM ON CALL DUTIES

JOB SUMMARY                                                   SEIU LOCAL 73

The Certified Surgical Technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an approved Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technician, or approved Military Program is required (Must provide official transcript at time of interview)
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist in the State of Illinois through one (1) of the following: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) OR National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) is required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through the American Heart Association is required (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained)
• One (1) year of full-time work experience post certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist is required (Certification(s) and/or license(s) must be current and active throughout the course of employment without lapse in expiration time, as required to meet the qualifications of the job)

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service 

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

         Meet   the minimum qualifications for the position.

         Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"

         Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing.  Please note:  If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date.  Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status.  Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. 

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference 

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. 

BENEFITS PACKAGE

         Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

         Basic Term Life Insurance

         Pension Plan

         Deferred Compensation Program

         Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

         You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)  

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

 MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.  

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. 

*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.  

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. 

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.