Surgical Technologist, Outpatient Surgery

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Work-life balance options

Job summary

UW Health in Madison seeks a full-time Surgical Technologist to join their remarkable team performing surgical procedures. In this role, you will prepare the operating room and assist surgeons to ensure efficient procedures.

The position offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and in-depth resources for employee well-being.

Qualified candidates should have completed a Surgical Technologist program and possess Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Two years of Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of program completion.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room prior to surgery.
• Assist the surgeon by providing instruments during procedures.
• Maintain inventory control of surgical supplies.

Skills

Surgical Technologist program completion

Basic Life Support/CPR certification

Inventory control

Education

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday - Friday rotating between 6:40am - 3:10pm, 6:40am - 5:10pm and 9:10am - 5:40pm. No weekends, holidays on on-call required. 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

Be part of something remarkable

Join our remarkable team as they work together to perform surgical procedures to patients. 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.

Surgical Tech to:

• Help prepare the operating room prior to surgery, ensure the right instruments and supplies are ready in the room.
• Assist the surgeon by anticipating their next move and handing them any instruments that may be needed in order to make the procedure run as smooth and efficient as possible.
• Assist with inventory control.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet‑designated facility that is ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.