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Surgical Tech General Surgery

OSF HealthCare·Alton, Illinois

Full TimeOn Site5-10 yrsPosted 2 months ago
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Surgical Tech General Surgery

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 11 similar openings in the Alton area
  • 188 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

About the role

The surgical technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures. They are responsible for maintaining a safe operating room environment, ensuring equipment functionality, and monitoring patient conditions.

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. EXPECTED PAY: Surgical Technologist I: $27.26-38.48/hour Surgical Technologist II: $27.26-38.48/hour (with a 3% range adjustment) This is an hourly position. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

Shift Differentials

Weekend - $2.50/hour On-Call Pay - $3.00/hour (time-and-a-half of base rate if called in) $12,500 Sign-On Bonus OSF will invest in YOU on Day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of frontloaded Vacation and Holiday time

Overview

Position Summary

The Surgical Tech works under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The surgical tech recognizes significant conditions and reactions of the patient and notifies the appropriate patient care team as necessary.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

  • Surgical
  • Technologist I:
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED; requires completion of a Surgical Tech program with the ability to sit for certification OR 2 years minimum working in a Surgical Tech role.

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years in a Surgical Technologist/Technician role if completion of a Surgical tech program has not been completed.
  • Licensure/Certification:
  • American
  • Heart
  • Association
  • CPR (BLS)
  • Other
  • Skills/Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. Requires intra-operative orientation to learn department/unit policies, procedures and work routines; to develop competency in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in the procedure/operating room; to learn quality/safety standards; and to gain an understanding of the various types of surgical procedures within their service line.
  • Surgical
  • Technologist II:
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED; requires completion of a Surgical Tech program and Surgical Technologist Certification with a minimum of 3 years working in a Surgical Tech role OR minimum 5 years working in a Surgical Tech role.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years in Surgical Technologist role if certified. Minimum of 5 years in Surgical Technologist role if not certified.
  • Licensure/Certification: American Heart Association CPR (BLS), Surgical Technologist Certification or 5 years or more in a Surgical Technologist role.

Preferred Qualifications

Surgical Technologist I & II: Licensure/Certification: Certification in Surgical Technology OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and completion of a surgical tech program or equivalent years of experience. Certification in surgical technology and American Heart Association BLS are required or preferred depending on the level.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Detail oriented
  • Analytical skills
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Patient safety
  • BLS certification
  • Microsoft software
  • Surgical technology
  • Operating room safety

Benefits

  • Holiday time
  • Vacation time
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Compensation
  • Well-being offerings

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Alton, Illinois
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Closes
Jun 30, 2027
Application
Employer website
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OSF HealthCare

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The system includes 18 inpatient facilities encompassing 16 licensed hospitals, two of which operate dual campuses in separate...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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