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Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist

UW Health
tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement
United States, Illinois, Rockford
1401 East State Street (Show on map)
Dec 10, 2025
Work Schedule: 100% FTE, full-time. Day/Evening shifts, 0630-1700. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American hospital. Position eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus. 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 Work Experience No required experience. Prior experience in robotic surgical systems and endovascular suites. Preferred Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in cardiovascular operating room or specialized cardiothoracic surgical environments. Preferred Licenses & Certifications Certification as a Surgical Technologist within 1 year of hire. 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 Certification as a Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Preferred 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. Job Description UW Northern Illinois benefits