Surgical Tech General Surgery

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 37,553 - 53,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Peoria is seeking a Surgical Technologist to facilitate safe surgical procedures under the supervision of a surgeon. Responsibilities include maintaining OR safety and notifying the care team of any patient conditions. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and completion of a Surgical Tech program or relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary range between $27.26 and $38.48 per hour, a sign-on bonus of $11,250, and various shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Tech program or 2 years of experience in a Surgical Tech role required.
• Experience of minimum 2 years in a Surgical Technologist role if program is not completed.
• American Heart Association CPR (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe surgical procedures while maintaining OR safety.
• Recognize patient conditions and notify the care team.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Solid computer skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a Surgical Tech program

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe surgical procedures, maintaining OR safety, equipment function, and patient safety. The tech recognizes patient conditions and notifies the care team.

Pay & Benefits

EXPECTED PAY:

• Surgical Technologist I: $27.26-38.48/hour
• Surgical Technologist II: $27.26-38.48/hour (3% range adjustment)

Shift Differentials:

• 2nd shift - $2.25/hour
• 3rd shift - $2.75/hour
• Weekend - $2.50/hour
• On-Call Pay - $3.00/hour (time-and-a-half of base rate if called in)

$11,250 Sign‑On Bonus
Relocation Bonus Offered

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Surgical Technologist I

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; requires completion of a Surgical Tech program with the ability to sit for certification OR 2 years minimum working in a Surgical Tech role.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a Surgical Technologist/Technician role if completion of a Surgical tech program has not been completed.
• Licensure/Certification: American Heart Association CPR (BLS)
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. Requires intra-operative orientation to learn department/unit policies, procedures and work routines; to develop competency in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in the procedure/operating room; to learn quality/safety standards; and to gain an understanding of the various types of surgical procedures within their service line.

Surgical Technologist II

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; requires completion of a Surgical Tech program and Surgical Technologist Certification with a minimum of 3 years working in a Surgical Tech role OR minimum 5 years working in a Surgical Tech role.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Surgical Technologist role if certified. Minimum of 5 years in Surgical Technologist role if not certified.
• Licensure/Certification: American Heart Association CPR (BLS), Surgical Technologist Certification or 5 years or more in a Surgical Technologist role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure/Certification: Certification in Surgical Technology

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.