**Lutheran Downtown Hosptial** is searching for a CST and a CSTFA (Certified Surgical Tech First Assist) to add to our team! + Lutheran Downtown Hospital, Southwest Corner of Main and Van Buren + Full Time/40 hours per week + Welcome Bonus Eligible + Student Loan Repayment Plan + Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance **Job Overview** Lutheran Downtown Hospital is seeking a **Certified Surgical Technician (CST)** to join our team. As part of a modern hospital that opened in 2021, this role involves providing essential support in surgical procedures, preparing operating suites, and assisting the medical team to ensure quality patient outcomes. **Facility Highlights** Lutheran Downtown Hospital is a state-of-the-art 60-bed facility offering both inpatient and outpatient services, featuring: + A 19-room emergency department + Four operating suites + Three gastroenterology suites + Robotic-assisted surgery capabilities + Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services **Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements** + **Required:** + High school diploma or equivalent (GED). + Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program **or** a surgical technology program provided by the U.S. Armed Forces or the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service. + Certification by the **National Board of Surgical Technology (NBSTSA)** (if graduation occurred after July 1, 2009). + Certification exam must be attempted within 3 months of employment and successfully passed within 6 months of hire (or 12 months post-graduation). + **BCLS certification** at hire or within 30 days of hire (must be maintained). + 15 continuing education hours in surgical technology must be completed annually to maintain employment. **Preferred Experience** + At least one year of surgical technician experience, including time as a Surgical Technician Apprentice within the Lutheran Health Network. **Job Knowledge & Skills** + Knowledge of sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques. + Familiarity with surgical procedures, instruments, and supplies to prepare for operations effectively. + Understanding of growth and developmental stages of patients, enabling care tailored to the needs of various age groups. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with medical teams and patients. **Why Work at Lutheran Downtown Hospital?** Lutheran Downtown Hospital combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in the heart of the city. Employees are provided opportunities for professional growth and development in a workplace dedicated to quality care and teamwork. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Lutheran Downtown Hospital celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. **Apply today to be part of a dynamic and growing healthcare team!** **INDSURGIMG** **To apply, please email jordan_mangas@chs.net** Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.