What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - General Surgery position at University of Wisconsin Health (UW Health)?
Work Schedule :
90% FTE, 36 Hours per week. 3, 12 hour shifts scheduled 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm, occasional 10:00 am - 10:00 pm shift, Weekend, weekday, holiday call required. One holiday triage shift per year required.
Pay :
A competitive starting pay and relevant work experience will be considered.
External candidates may be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for day shift or $15,000 sign-on bonus for evening/night/weekend shift (pro-rated based on FTE).
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.
Be part of something remarkable
Join our REMARKABLE Inpatient Surgery team who works together to perform complex surgical procedures to patients from all over the world!
We are seeking a Surgical 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. Two (2) years of Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of completion of a Surgical Technologist program.
Work Experience :
Preferred – Completion of a Surgical Technologist program. One (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Licenses and Certifications :
Minimum – Basic Life Support/CPR to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Preferred – Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Salary : $15,000
