Surgical Technologist - General

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation assistance may be available

Evening and night shift differential

Weekend differential

On-call pay

Excellent benefits (health, dental, PT

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Surgical Tech to join our inpatient surgery team. You will prepare the Operating Room before surgeries, assist surgeons during procedures, and anticipate their needs in a fast-paced environment within a Level 1 Trauma Center.

The role includes working 4 10-hour shifts, with weekend, weekday and holiday on-call requirements. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 may apply, along with relocation assistance and shift differentials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist surgeons during surgery and anticipate their needs.
• Work with world-renowned surgeons within a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Prepare for and perform complex surgical procedures.

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Two years Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of program

Experience as Surgical Technologist preferred

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day/evening shift. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, you will work 4 10-hour shifts. This position also includes a weekend, weekday and holiday on-call requirements. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Job Description

Full-time, 100% FTE, day/evening shift. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, you will work 4 10-hour shifts. This position also includes a weekend, weekday and holiday on-call requirements. 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
• 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.

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