Surgical Assistant II

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Short and long-term disability

Paternity leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Annual wellness reimbursement

On-site day care

Job summary

UW Health in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated candidate for a full-time position offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and retirement plans. The role supports a strong governance structure and a commitment to employee voice and belonging.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, and previous hospital experience is preferred. The candidate should hold a Certified Nursing Assistant certification and must obtain a Bi-Annual CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Bi-Annual CPR certification required (renew every 2 years).

Skills

Previous hospital experience

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bi-Annual CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 6:00am-5:00pm, you will work at UW Health Swedish American 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

• High School Diploma Required

Work Experience

• Previous hospital experience. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant. Preferred
• Bi-Annual CPR certification required (renew every 2 years). 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.