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CARDIO SR SURG TECH-FIRST ASSIST - IP SURG TECH (1024)

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · $37.43–$58.02 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time a cardiac case turned into an emergency. What was your role?

What they are checking: Whether they stay steady and useful when a CVOR case goes wrong.

This role is four ten-hour shifts plus call. How do you stay sharp late in a long case?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage fatigue in a demanding schedule without losing focus.

Tell me about a time you helped teach a newer tech.

What they are checking: Whether they can share skills as a senior member of the team.

What would you do

What do you do if you see someone break sterile technique during a case?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up right away to protect the patient, even with senior staff.

How do you prepare for a surgeon whose preferences you do not know well yet?

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to learn preferences instead of waiting to be told.

A surgeon is short with you during a hard part of a case. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay professional and focused under pressure in the OR.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up your back table for a CABG case.

What they are checking: Whether they know cardiovascular surgery instrumentation and flow well enough to anticipate the surgeon.

As a first assist, what are your main jobs during an open heart case compared with scrubbing?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the added duties of first assisting, like exposure, retraction and hemostasis.

What do you know about cardiopulmonary bypass and how it affects what happens at the table?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the bypass process well enough to support the team through each phase.

How do you handle counts in a long cardiac case with many sponges, needles and instruments?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with counts, which prevents retained items.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: *** $20,000 Sign on Bonus Available *** -- Previous Surgical Technologist or First Assist experience and/or completion of a Surgical Technologist program is REQUIRED -- This is a Full Time Position - four 10-hour shifts per week (6:15am - 4:45pm), Plus Call The Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist First Assist performs "scrub" and first assistant duties for scheduled surgeries inCVOR and assists with the draping, and utilization of instruments for a particular surgery. Also knowledgeable in the principles of sterile technique and sterilization procedures. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values. Recruiter: Sandy Dunn, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com Job Description: Education: - completion of two year Surgial Technologist Program preferred - completion of Surgical Technologist First Assist Program - High School graduate or equivalent required Licensure/Certification/Registry: • Certification as a surgical technologist and first assist is preferred. • BLS CPR required. Experience: • Minimum of one year experience as a cardiothoracic senior surgical technologist or equivalent experience required. • Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed above average performance requirements of cardiothoracic senior surgical technologist through prior experience in that role. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills. • Is flexible in response to change. • Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Pay Transparency $37.43 - $58.02 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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