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SwedishAmerican Hospital
Surgical Technologist
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$55,518 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Work Schedule:
75% FTE, part-time. Day shift, 0630-1700. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital. 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- 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. 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.