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Surgical Tech - CVOR - PRN

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $32.58–$48.87 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked closely with perfusion and anesthesia during a case.

What they are checking: Teamwork in the CVOR, where many specialists must stay in sync.

As a PRN tech, how do you stay ready for complex cardiac cases you may not see every week?

What they are checking: Commitment to keeping skills current despite irregular hours.

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

What they are checking: Leadership and teaching, valued in a team with three years of experience preferred.

What would you do

The patient becomes unstable mid-case and the team needs to move fast. What's your role?

What they are checking: Calm, focused support during emergencies in cardiac surgery.

A surgeon gets frustrated and snaps at you during a hard moment in the case. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Composure and focus during stressful cardiac surgery.

About the work

What experience do you have scrubbing cardiovascular cases, like CABGs or valve replacements?

What they are checking: Real CVOR experience, which needs specialized skills beyond general surgery.

Walk me through your setup for an open heart case.

What they are checking: Knowledge of complex instrument sets, bypass needs and sternal saw use.

The posting mentions retracting, controlling bleeding and closing. How comfortable are you with those first-assist style tasks?

What they are checking: Hands-on skills beyond passing instruments, which this role expects.

How do you manage sutures, grafts and small items in a busy heart case so nothing gets lost?

What they are checking: Organization and counting discipline in a high-risk setting.

What is your CST status and any other certifications you hold?

What they are checking: Required credentials for the role.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $32.58 - $48.87 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Provides direct support to surgeon and clinical team throughout perioperative phase of care. Positions and preps patients prior to surgery, ensures clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controls bleeding, closes surgery sites and properly dresses wounds. Assists in maintaining an effective operating theater and optimizes procedural care. Position Specifics: o Department: Surgery o Core Function: Surgical Tech o Schedule: PRN o Facility: St. John’s Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Compensation aligned with your experience Education Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED is required. • Associates degree in surgical technology is preferred. • Graduate or successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology or Surgical First Assist program or has successfully completed military training in surgical technology is required. • Military documentation to establish education includes a DD214 demonstrating graduation from a military training program. Experience Qualifications • 3 years of experience in surgical services is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) is required. • Certification as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) issued by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), OR Surgical Assistant, Certified (SA-C) issued by American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) is required (for hires/transfers after March 2025). • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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