Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular Operating Room

Job Description

100% FTE, 6:30am-5:00pm. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include evening, night, and weekend shift differential, 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.

• 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)

• 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)

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist within 1 year of hire. In lieu of certification, consider five years of surgical technologist experience and successful completion of a surgical technologist education program or other education program that includes aseptic techniques and operative procedures. (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. (Required)
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist upon hire. (Preferred)

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.