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Surgical Technologist

UW Health

Location
Onsite (Rockford, IL)
Compensation
$27 - $40/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 6 days ago

About the role

UW Health Swedish American Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with operative procedures and maintain aseptic techniques in the operating room. This role supports patient care within a comprehensive healthcare system committed to professional development and shared governance.

Skills

Surgical Technology Aseptic Technique Operative Procedures Basic Life Support CPR Clinical Experience

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paternity Leave
  • Tuition Assistance

Perks

  • On-site Day Care
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Full job details

Work Schedule: 

100% FTE, 9:00am-7:30pm, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St. 

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

•    Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, a recognized military surgical technologist training program, or possess two years of related clinical experience in a military setting. Required or
  • For employees hired before January 2022, no minimum education required. Required
Work Experience
 
Licenses & Certifications
  • Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred at time of hire; required within 1 year of assuming position. In lieu of certification, will consider five years of surgical technologist experience and successful completion of surgical technologist education program or other education program which includes aseptic techniques and operative procedures. Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.