Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist - Robotics - $10,000 Sing on Bonus

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Short/Long-term disability

Paternity leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

On-site daycare

Job summary

A healthcare provider in northern Illinois is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to support surgical teams, particularly in robotic and cardiovascular operating rooms. This role offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a sign-on bonus. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited surgical technology program or have relevant clinical experience. Certification must be obtained within one year of hire, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or possess two years of clinical experience in a military setting.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a cardiovascular operating room.
• Two years of related clinical military experience (required)

Responsibilities

• Work in robotic surgical systems and endovascular suites.
• Assist in surgical procedures as required.
• Maintain equipment readiness and patient safety throughout procedures.

Skills

Robotic surgical systems experience

Clinical experience

Cardiovascular OR experience

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Military surgical technologist training program

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, full-time. Day/Evening shift, 0630-1700. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American hospital. Position eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, full-time. Day/Evening shift, 0630-1700. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American hospital. Position eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.

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

Work Experience

• Prior experience in robotic surgical systems and endovascular suites. Preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a cardiovascular operating room or as a surgical technologist. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist within 1 year of hire. 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 (BLS) certification. Required
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Preferred

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