Surgical Technologist – Cardiothoracic*

UW Health; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Flexible schedules

Wellness options

Job summary

UW Health in Madison seeks a Surgical Technologist to join its fast-paced operating room team. You will prepare the OR before surgery and assist surgeons during complex procedures in a Level 1 Trauma Center, collaborating with world-renowned surgeons.

Benefits include extensive health/dental coverage, PTO, retirement plans, parental leave, tuition assistance, flexible schedules, and wellness programs to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Two years of Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of completion of the program.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification within 6 months required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment to prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery.
• Assist surgeons during complex procedures and anticipate needs during surgery.
• Prepare for and perform tasks related to surgical procedures in the OR.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist program completion

Job description

Full-time, 100% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 6:30am - 3:00pm, one shift per week 9:40am - 6:10pm. This position also includes an on-call requirement. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay:

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

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
• Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • On-call pay

Be part of something remarkable

Join our remarkable inpatient surgery team as they work together to perform complex surgical procedures to patients from all over the world! 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:

• Work in our fast paced environment to prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery.
• Work with world renowned surgeons within our Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Prepare for and perform complex surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of and assist surgeons during surgery.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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.

• 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)