Surgical Technologist

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

On-site day care

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UW Health in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a rotating schedule of 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, including weekends and holidays. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement for career advancement.

Ideal candidates will be graduates of an accredited program with certification preferred. Join UW Health in fostering a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred at time of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work schedule includes 90% FTE, rotating weekends and holidays.
• Ensure quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Skills

Surgical technology

Clinical experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program

Two years related clinical experience in military setting

Job description

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 7:00 pm to 7:30am, rotating weekends and holidays, you will work at UW Health Women and Children Hospital 1350 Charles St.

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $3/ hr evening, $4 hr night, and $3.25/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked.

Additional components of compensation may include overtime and 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 or
• For employees hired before January 2022, no minimum education required. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred at time of hire; required within 1 year of assuming position. 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

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.