Surgical Technologist - Eyes, ENT, Plastics

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Wellness options

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Surgical Tech to join our inpatient surgery team. You will prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery, assist surgeons, and contribute to complex procedures within our Level 1 Trauma Center, working in a fast-paced environment.

The position is part-time (90% FTE) with a dayshift schedule, offering a comprehensive benefits package, tuition benefits, and growth opportunities while supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program required.
• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification within 6 months required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery.
• Assist surgeons during complex procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Anticipate and support the needs of the surgical team during cases.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Surgical tech experience

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Work Schedule

Part-time, 90% FTE, dayshift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 0640-1510 with a 0940-1810 shift once a week, with weekday and weekend call responsibilities. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Job Description

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.


• 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.

At UW Health, you will have

• 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’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.