Surgical Tech Heart Team

Ascension Health; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist for St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. Full-time days on the Heart Team, 36 hours per week, with weekday, weekend, and holiday call. The role covers pre-op through post-procedure care and requires BLS within 30 days of hire, plus relevant training and experience.

The position emphasizes maintaining a sterile field, assisting the surgeon, and proactive communication to ensure patient safety and efficient workflow in a dynamic operating room.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patient wellbeing as the circulating nurse from pre-op to post-procedure documentation.
• Maintain a precise sterile surgical field by organizing all instrumentation and supplies for the procedure.
• Assist the surgeon with wound exposure, hemostasis, and suturing to support optimal outcomes.
• Monitor team needs and patient changes, communicate proactively, and intervene to ensure safety and progress.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative support

Team communication

Circulating nurse experience

Education

Associate's degree/Technical degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Appleton, WI

• Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital

• Department: Heart Team

• Schedule: Full-time days | 36 hours per week | Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3pm | weekday, weekend, and holiday call

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Advocate for and safeguard the total well-being of the patient by expertly managing their comprehensive care as the circulating nurse, spanning pre-op preparation through post-procedure stabilization and documentation.

• Execute and maintain a precise, sterile surgical field by selecting, organizing, and managing all instrumentation and supplies to ensure a seamless and efficient procedural flow.

• Collaborate with the operating surgeon to drive optimal surgical outcomes by directly assisting with critical tasks such as wound exposure, hemostasis, and suturing.

• Monitor and anticipate team needs and patient physiological changes, proactively communicating and rapidly intervening to sustain optimal procedure progression and patient safety.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Must be a graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• 1 year experience as a surgical tech required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 24.76

Max Salary: 34.52