Surgical Technologist

UW Health•Rockford, IL

7d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist position is based at UW Health Swedish American Hospital, 1401 E State St. The schedule is 100% FTE, 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Additional compensation components may include evening, night, and weekend shift differentials, overtime, and on-call pay. The position 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. Employees hired before January 2022 are not subject to a minimum education requirement. Surgical technologist certification is preferred at hire and required within one year of assuming the position, subject to the stated experience and education alternative. Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required.

Requirements

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.
For employees hired before January 2022, no minimum education is required.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required.
Surgical Technologist certification is required within one year of assuming the position; alternatively, 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 will be considered.