Surgical Technologist - Pediatrics - Cardiac

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Wellness options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A leading health organization in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Surgical Tech to prepare for and assist in complex surgeries within its Level 1 Trauma Center. The ideal candidate has completed a Surgical Technologist program and holds a Basic Life Support/CPR certification. This role offers extensive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement. Join an exceptional team dedicated to providing top-tier surgical care in a dynamic atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program is required.
• Two years of experience may substitute for program completion.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification within 6 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery.
• Work with world-renowned surgeons in a trauma center.
• Anticipate and assist surgeons’ needs during surgery.
• Contribute to patient safety and sterility throughout surgeries.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

Basic Life Support/CPR certification

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and 10:00 am-6:30 pm. 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 $15,000 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.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.