Surgical Tech, Outpatient - University Hospital

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation assistance

Magnet-designated facility

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Surgical Tech for outpatient procedures to join University Hospital.

You will prepare the operating room, anticipate the surgeon's next moves, hand instruments, and assist with inventory control. This is a full-time on-site role with day/evening shifts and a rotating day off, plus a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program is required.
• 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience may substitute for the program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room prior to surgery and ensure correct instruments and supplies are ready.
• Assist the surgeon by passing instruments and anticipating needs to keep the procedure efficient.
• Assist with inventory control.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Surgical Technologist experience

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Surgical Tech, Outpatient - University Hospital

Madison, WI, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day/evening. Monday - Friday, 10-hour shifts, 0640-1710, with a rotating day off . No weekends, holidays or on call required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

• This position may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Join our remarkable team as they work together to perform surgical procedures to patients. UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 280,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona-a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis.

We are seeking a Surgical Tech to:

• Help prepare the operating room prior to surgery, ensure the right instruments and supplies are ready in the room.
• Assist the surgeon by anticipating their next move and handing them any instruments that may be needed in order to make the procedure run as smooth and efficient as possible.
• Assist with inventory control.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program Required
• Two (2) years of Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of completion of a Surgical Technologist program

Work Experience

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program Preferred
• 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support/CPR certification within 6 months Required
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that is ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792, US (On-site)
• Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)