Surgical Technologist General Surgery

OSF HealthCare; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking Surgical Technologists at multiple levels to support the operating room team. The position pays hourly and salary varies by experience, with a stated range for Technologist I and II. The role emphasizes patient safety, equipment readiness, and collaboration with the surgical team.

Expected pay is $27.26–$38.48 per hour for Technologist I and II (with a 3% range adjustment for II). New grads may receive an additional $10K, and experienced staff may have $20K incentives.

Qualifications

• 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; Detail oriented; Adapting to intra-operative requirements; learning department policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures.
• Ensure operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly.
• Notify the patient care team of significant patient conditions as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem solving

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Surgical Tech program or 2 years in role

High School Diploma or GED; Surgical Tech program + certification OR 3–5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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EXPECTED PAY:

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

This is an hourly position. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

$10K for new grads

$20K for Surg Techs with 1+ years of experience

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgical Tech works under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The surgical tech recognizes significant conditions and reactions of the patient and notifies the appropriate patient care team as necessary.

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:

Surgical Technologist I & II:

• Licensure/Certification: Certification in Surgical Technology