Surgical Technologist

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Rockford, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works at UW Health Swedish American Hospital, 1401 E State St. The position is 100% FTE with a schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Additional compensation may include evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, overtime, and on-call pay. The role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, completion of a recognized military surgical technologist training program, or two years of related clinical experience in a military setting. Surgical technologist certification is preferred at hire and required within one year of assuming the position, subject to the stated alternative qualification. Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required. UW Health describes its workplace commitment as fostering belonging and equal employment opportunity, embracing employees’ and faculty members’ knowledge and perspectives, and providing equal opportunities to qualified applicants.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, a recognized military surgical technologist training program, or have two years of related clinical experience in a military setting.
For employees hired before January 2022, no minimum education is required.
Surgical Technologist certification is required within one year of assuming the position.
In lieu of certification, the employer will consider five years of surgical technologist experience and successful completion of a surgical technologist education program or another education program that includes aseptic techniques and operative procedures.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required.