UW Health SwedishAmerican is hiring: Surgical Technologist in Rockford

Pay Range: $27.20 - $39.44 / hour

Position Summary: As a scrubbed member of the operating room team, plans for surgical cases, and prepares the surgical field with sterile instruments and supplies specific to each type of case. Directly assists the surgeon within the sterile field during surgery while anticipating the surgeon’s needs throughout. Manages specimens, monitors medications on field. Continually familiarizes self and other team members with newly developed surgical devices/equipment. Subject-matter expert on surgical sterility; directly advocates for patient safety and infection prevention. Takes on-call shifts as required. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

Education/Training: Minimum – Graduate of an accredited program for surgical technologists.

Licensure/Certification: 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. CPR certification required.

Experience/Skills/Abilities: Graduate of an accredited program for surgical technologists. Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique required. Familiarity with medical terminology, microbiology, and human anatomy/physiology. Familiarity with procedural steps of each type of surgery and the specific anatomy involved. Detail oriented; good organizational and critical thinking skills required. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Essential Functions: Plans for, obtains and opens necessary equipment and supplies for assigned procedures, consulting surgeon’s preference card and other available resources. Performs surgical scrub process, gowns and gloves and prepares the sterile field for procedure according to hospital policy. Maintains and monitors aseptic technique, reporting all observed breaks. When not scrubbed, functions as an assisting member of the operating team. In conjunction with the circulating nurse, counts instruments, blades, needles and sponges and other surgical items according to established policy and procedures. Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedure, anticipating his/her needs; holds retractors, provides visualization using surgical scopes, cuts suture. Assists in the education process of new employees, students and co-workers. Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW 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 physician 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. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider IndustriesHospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UW Health SwedishAmerican by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Surgical Technologist” roles. Faculty & Clinical Coordinator, Surgical Technologist Program We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.