Care Forward - Surgical Tech

Pay Range: $22.05 - $33.08 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS Care Forward is our commitment to building the next generation of health care professionals. We remove financial barriers by paying for education up front, so participants can focus on learning and launching a meaningful career in health care. This isn’t a tuition reimbursement program — this is a career investment. HSHS Care Forward provides: • No upfront costs. We pay for required education and training. • Industry-recognized credentials in high-demand health care roles upon completion. • Hands-on learning working as an assistant in the department as available. • Full-time role with HSHS upon successful completion, including up to $20,000 in bonuses for continued employment. HSHS Care Forward means: • Your education is paid for. • Your future is planned. • Your career is secure. • Your work makes a difference. Available Career Paths • Radiologic technologist • Surgical technologist • Respiratory therapist Who is eligible? • Current HSHS colleagues • Colleagues’ dependent children • Colleagues’ other family members, including siblings, grandchildren, nieces and nephews Space is limited! Current HSHS colleagues will be given priority for selection followed by dependent children, then other family members. Applications due June 10 for those ready to start classes in August 2026. Core Function: Surgical Tech See Job Description Summary for Details Education Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Currently enrolled in a recognized surgical technology program. Experience Qualifications N/A Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io Looking to begin your nursing career with HSHS as a new graduate nurse? Simply type your graduation year in the search bar and select search to view available opportunities. If you are a current HSHS colleague, please do not apply through this external careers website. You will need to visit the Jobs Hub in Workday to apply as an internal colleague. Imagine an organization where you’re empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future. All of these aspirations are within your reach at Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Become part of our team in a wide array of areas and enjoy an experience beyond belief. Not finding the perfect job for you? Join our talent network by creating a job alert after you sign into the portal. Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.