OR Team Lead Surgical Technologist

UW Health Rockford, IL, US

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, Day shift 6:30am-3:00pm, 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

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

Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist education program. Required
High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience in an operating room and as a surgical technologist. Required
Prior experience as a primary liaison between leadership and frontline staff, ensuring alignment of goals, expectations, and communication. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred or required to obtain within one year of assuming position. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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.

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