Surgery Technician

Medix; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix is seeking a Surgery Technician in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin to scrub for general, orthopedic, robotic, and complex procedures in modern OR suites. You will support surgeons with sterile technique, instrument handling, and inventory management, ensuring efficient room turnover and safety.

The role requires ORT/ST training with NBSTSA and BLS/CPR certifications, plus a 30-minute residency for call coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) or Surgical Technologist (ST) program (Associate Degree or Technical Diploma).
• NBSTSA Certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS/CPR Certification required or obtained within 6 weeks of hire.
• Must reside within a 30-minute radius of the facility for call response.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub duties across general, orthopedic, robotic, and complex procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique throughout operations.
• Prepare, separate, and clear instruments for sterile processing.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with sterile core areas.
• Scrub effectively during back-to-back block schedules with clear communication.

Skills

Robotics

Orthopedics

Education

Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in ORT/ST

NBSTSA Certification

Tools

Robotics

Orthopedics

Job description

Surgery Technician (257639) Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Salary: USD27 - USD47 per hour + + Shift/Skill Differentials

Position Overview

Our client is seekingSurgical Technicansto join their dynamic surgical team. This role offers the opportunity to scrub for a broad range of surgical specialties, from routine general cases to high-complexity procedures like craniotomies, brain tumor biopsies, and donor meniscus transplants.

Operating in modern, state-of-the-art suites, you will work alongside skilled surgeons in a collaborative environment featuring high-tech instrumentation without the long daily commute to major metropolitan centers.

Facility Highlights & Technology

High-Tech Surgical Environment: Work in spacious ORs built in 2019, equipped with top-tier technology including DaVinci 5 robotics, Cori total-joint robotics, Excelsius GPS for spine, and Stealth navigation systems.

Diverse Case Load: Gain exposure to advanced cases across Orthopedics, Neuro/Spine, General, and Robotic surgeries.

Culture: Enjoy a strong physician-staff camaraderie, a supportive community atmosphere, and highly efficient room turnovers.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical Support: Perform scrub duties across general, orthopedic, robotic, and complex specialty procedures. Assist surgical teams with advanced cases.

Sterile Field Maintenance: Apply expert knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and aseptic techniques to ensure a sterile and safe operating environment.

Instrument Handling: Prepare, separate, and clear instruments for sterile processing after procedures (direct sterilization is handled by SPD).

Inventory & Core Management: Monitor OR supplies, track inventory levels, notify leads when stock is running low, and assist with cleaning/restocking sterile core areas.

High-Volume Block Schedules: Scrub effectively during back-to-back block scheduling while maintaining clear communication under fast-paced or demanding conditions.

Schedule & Call Requirements

Shift Structure: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. 8-hour shifts with start times between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

On-Call Rotation: Approximately once every 4 to 5 weeks.

Weekdays: Primary call (end of shift – 6:0 AM) or Secondary call (end of shift – 9:00 PM).

On-Call Proximity: Candidates must reside within a 30-minute response radius of the hospital to meet call coverage guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) or Surgical Technologist (ST) program (Associate Degree or Technical Diploma).

Demonstrated hands-on experience in Robotics and Orthopedics.

NBSTSA Certification: Required (or obtained within 6 months of hire).

BLS/CPR Certification: Required (or obtained within 6 weeks of hire).

Ability to live within a 30-minute radius of the facility for call response.

Preferred:

Experience in Neuro/Spine procedures (head, complex spine, advanced orthopedics).

Background working in a Level 2 or Level 3 Trauma Center.