OR Team Lead Surgical Technologist

UW Health; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Short and long-term disability

Paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

On-site day care

Job summary

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. This 100% FTE, day shift position supports patient care through sterile technique and OR teamwork.

Required: completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and at least 2 years of OR experience; Certification is preferred or must be obtained within one year. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist education program. Required
• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team and maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Prepare and provide instruments and supplies to the operating room.

Education

Accredited surgical technologist education program

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Day shift 6:30am-3:00pm, 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

• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist education program. Required
• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an operating room and as a surgical technologist. Required
• Prior experience as a primary liaison between leadership and frontline staff, ensuring alignment of goals, expectations, and communication. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred or required to obtain within one year of assuming position. 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.

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