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OSF HealthCare·GALESBURG, IL

Surgical Technologist General Surgery

Surgical TechPer diem
iPosting details
SchedulePer diem
RequirementsBLS · Certification in Surgical Technology
EducationHS diploma/GED
Experience2+ years
SourceOSF HealthCare · posted Sep 22, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓requires completion of a Surgical Tech program with the ability to sit for certification OR 2 years minimum working in a Surgical Tech role.
✓American Heart Association CPR (BLS), Surgical Technologist Certification or 5 years or more in a Surgical Technologist role.
✓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.
✓Minimum of 3 years in Surgical Technologist role if certified.
✓Minimum of 5 years in Surgical Technologist role if not certified.
✓Certification in Surgical Technology
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.
✓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.
Qualifications
✓Minimum of 2 years in a Surgical Technologist/Technician role if completion of a Surgical tech program has not been completed.
✓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.
+Benefits
✓Benefits package (see posting)
+OSF HealthCare
GALESBURGIL · 152 mi to Chicago
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$27.26 – $38.48/hr
vs. Illinois surgical tech roles that post payvs. IL surgical tech rolesmedian $31.91
$15/hrTop of this range is 21% above the state median$45/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓requires completion of a Surgical Tech program with the ability to sit for certification OR 2 years minimum working in a Surgical Tech role.
✓American Heart Association CPR (BLS), Surgical Technologist Certification or 5 years or more in a Surgical Technologist role.
✓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.
✓Minimum of 3 years in Surgical Technologist role if certified.
✓Minimum of 5 years in Surgical Technologist role if not certified.
✓Certification in Surgical Technology
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.
✓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.
Qualifications
✓Minimum of 2 years in a Surgical Technologist/Technician role if completion of a Surgical tech program has not been completed.
✓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.
+Benefits
Benefits package (see posting)

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