Join the #1 Hospital in Wisconsin as a Surgical Technologist.

We are seeking a Surg Tech to:

• Prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery


• Assist the surgeon during surgery


• Care for the instruments and supplies used in surgery


• Pick cases for the next day


• Assist with Inventory Control

Education:

Minimum - Completion of Surgical Technologist program.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Clinical experience either through a formal surgical technology program or prior work experience.

Preferred - One (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - Basic Life Support/CPR at time of hire or obtained within 6 months of hire dependent on the location (inpatient and outpatient surgical services at University Hospital).

Preferred - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Strong communication and guest relation skills.

Strong skills in the use of written and oral language (grammar, spelling, format, etc.).

Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to change.

Basic use of computers as appropriate to practice.

Ability to function effectively independently and as a team player.

Excellent organization and priority setting skills.

Understanding of correct dosage of drugs and solutions used on the surgical field.

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are Monday through Friday from 6:40 AM - 3:10 PM, 9:40 AM - 6:10 PM, and 2:40 PM - 11:10 PM. Holiday triage and weekend on-call required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated on FTE/Hours). 

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

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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.