Surgical Technologist

Surgery Partners; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Job summary

Surgery Partners in Wisconsin is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support surgical teams under a surgeon’s supervision. The role emphasizes sterile technique, instrument handling, and adherence to safety protocols to maximize patient safety.

Responsibilities include open sterile sets, assist during procedures, and ensure correct counts and labeling of specimens. On-site shifts are 8 hours with variable hours and 32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• BLS certification is required upon hire.
• Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist in a hospital environment is preferred.
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstances
• Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriate
• Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
• Open sterile supplies and sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure
• Ensure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural 'Time Out' to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors
• Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient care
• Anticipate additional supplies needed during the procedure
• Gown and glove surgeon and assistants
• Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Sponge or suction operative site
• Apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders
• Cut suture material as directed by the surgeon
• Connect drains to suction apparatus
• Prepare and apply sterile dressing
• Pass instruments to surgeon during procedure
• Operate the retinal laser under the direction of the physician, adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining annual competency through required training
• Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
• Assist in prepping room for the next patient
• Keep accurate records throughout the procedure and communicates them to circulator
• Properly label and care for specimens taken during surgery, ensuring correct handling and documentation
• Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization
• Assist other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
• Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Medical Terminology

EMR systems

HIPAA knowledge

English communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualifiedpeople or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

Sign-on Bonus: $1,500

Application Deadline: 11/10/2026

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

• .8 FTE - 32 hours per week
• 8 hour shifts - Hours are variable

Essential Job Functions:

• Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstances
• Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriate
• Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
• Open sterile supplies and sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure
• Ensure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural 'Time Out' to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors
• Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient care
• Anticipate additional supplies needed during the procedure
• Gown and glove surgeon and assistants
• Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Sponge or suction operative site
• Apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders
• Cut suture material as directed by the surgeon
• Connect drains to suction apparatus
• Prepare and apply sterile dressing
• Pass instruments to surgeon during procedure
• Operate the retinal laser under the direction of the physician, adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining annual competency through required training
• Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
• Assist in prepping room for the next patient
• Keep accurate records throughout the procedure and communicates them to circulator
• Properly label and care for specimens taken during surgery, ensuring correct handling and documentation
• Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization
• Assist other members of team with terminal cleaning of room
• Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Medical Terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Effective English communication in verbal and written format
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer proficiency
• Carry out customer service standards
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist program required
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred
• BLS certification is required upon hire
• Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist in a hospital environment is preferred
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution