About this role
Position Overview
Grow your career. Earn while you learn. Make a difference.At United Health Services (UHS), we believe in investing in people who care. Our Surgical Technologist (Surg Tech) Education Incentive Program (EIP) is designed to help passionate individuals like you take the next step in your healthcare journey—without putting your dreams on hold.
As a Surg Tech Trainee, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting our medical and nursing teams while completing your Surgical Technologist education. This unique program combines paid work experience with educational support, setting you up for success as a future Surg Tech.
When applying for this opportunity please be sure to include your Resume and Unofficial Transcripts with your application
Work Locations:
UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NYPrimary Work Shift:
RotationalCompensation Range:
$17.98 - $25.17 per hour, depending on experienceYou will be eligible for benefits if you are hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours.
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What You’ll Do
- Assist nursing and surgical staff in delivering exceptional patient care.
- Maintain competencies as outlined in the Surg Tech Education Incentive Program.
- Learn and grow in a fast-paced healthcare environment while balancing coursework.
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to patient safety.
- Follow infection control policies and use PPE as required.
What We’re Looking For
Education/Experience
Minimum Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with frequent walking, standing, and lifting.
- Enrolled in applicable Certified Surgical Technologist Program
Preferred:
- Previous work experience in an Operating Room setting
- Strong communication skills and a passion for patient care.
- Flexibility and eagerness to learn.
License/Certification
Minimum Required:
- CPR Certification within 3 months of hire
Why Join UHS?
- Education Incentive: Financial support to help you complete your Surg Tech program.
- Hands-On Experience: Gain real-world skills while you study.
- Career Growth: Transition into a Surg Tech role upon successful completion.
- Culture of Care: Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation drive everything we do.
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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.
A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
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About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
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About NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone No. 1 out of 118 comprehensive academic medical centers across the nation for four years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently ranked four of its clinical specialties No. 1 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across seven inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and more than 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. The system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise. For more information, go to nyulangone.org and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed.
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history since 1841. With more than 75 divisions of specialty care including comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs for every stage of life, a multifaceted Research and Academic Center and the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine focused on primary care, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island joined NYU Langone Health as of August 1, 2019. At NYU Langone Hospitals, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health (collectively referred to as "NYU Langone"), we work collectively to achieve our mission: To care. To teach. To discover. We celebrate the inclusive excellence of the people that make us a world-class institution in patient care, education and science ("tripartite missions"). We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff and students can thrive.
What you'll do
- Assist nursing and surgical staff in delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining competencies in the Surgical Technologist Education Incentive Program. Learn and grow in a fast-paced healthcare environment while balancing coursework.
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