Surgical Technologist

Ascension Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Surgical Tech at Columbia St Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves preparing the operating room, handing instruments to the surgeon, maintaining instrument counts, and assisting with hemostasis during procedures.

Minimum requirements include BLS within 30 days, CST certification, and appropriate education or experience. There is a commitment to equal opportunity employment and a supportive, faith-based environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date required.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
• CST licensure/certification required or completion by 01/01/2028.
• Completion of program and certification by 01/01/2028.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor instrument counts throughout procedures.
• Assist surgeons with hemostasis during surgery.

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

CST licensure/certification required

BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Columbia St Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee

Department/Speciality: Surgery

Schedule: Rotating l PRN

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 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitors and tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.
• Assist surgeons provision of hemostasis during surgery.

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• CST licensure/ certification required or
• Completion of program and certification by 01/01/2028

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.

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