Certified Surgical Technologist - $28-42 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Certified Surgical Technologist - $28-42 per hour at Advocate
Aurora Health summary: A Certified Surgical Technologist prepares
the surgical field and instruments, assists the healthcare team
during operations, and ensures compliance with hospital policies.
This role requires certification, CPR training, and the ability to
handle physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced, changing
environment. The position supports patient care in various surgical
settings, working rotating shifts including on-call duties.
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist
for a job in Downers Grove, Illinois. Job Description &
Requirements • Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist •
Discipline: Allied Health Professional • Duration: Ongoing • 40
hours per week • Shift: days • Employment Type: Staff Major
Responsibilities: • 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. • Responsible for compliance with hospital policies
and procedures. • Responsible for maintenance of professional
growth. Education/Experience Required: • •High school diploma or
equivalent •2 years OR scrub experience or equivalent Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities Required: • N/A • •CPR certified. •Certified
Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the
employee by sitting for the certification exam within 3 months of
employment. Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: • •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, ability to bend,
squat and kneel as needed 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. 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. This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties. Advocate Aurora Health Job ID R174745. Posted
job title: Cardiac Certified Surgical Technologist About Advocate
Aurora Health Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 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 Keywords: Certified
Surgical Technologist, surgical assistant, surgical instruments,
scrub role, healthcare team, patient care, hospital compliance, CPR
certified, sterile field preparation, operating room support
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Arlington Heights , Certified Surgical Technologist - $28-42 per hour, Healthcare , Downers Grove, Illinois
