Surgical Technologist

SwedishAmerican Hospital

Location: Rockford, IL 61101, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 07 August 2026

Job Description

SwedishAmerican Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist in Rockford, IL. This is a full-time position.

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 10: 30pm-7: 00am, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $3.50/ hr evening, $4.50 hr night, and $3.25/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked.

Additional components of compensation may include: 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. Required


Work Experience

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/CPR Certification. Required


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

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Education Requirements

high school

Skills

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Benefits

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