Surgical Technologist - Orthopedics at UW Health

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Preparation, Operating Room Management, Surgical Assisting, Patient Care, Triage, Orthopedic Surgery, Sterile Technique, Trauma Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, day/evening shift position. Shifts scheduled Monday - Friday between the hours of 6:40 am - 3:10 pm with 1 day a week at 9:40 am -4:10 pm. Weekday and weekend call responsibilities, holiday call and triage responsibilities. 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 [https://careers.uwhealth.org/loving-our-community/] 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. University Hospital [http://www.uwhealth.org/locations/Location.action?locationdetail=&_sourcePage=/index.jsp&locationId=170] in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital [https://www.uwhealth.org/news/university-of-wisconsin-hospitals-ranked-no-1-wisconsin] and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. View Full Job Description [https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=4224&entityid=3&p=UWH] UW Hospital and Clinics benefits [https://www.uwhealth.org/files/uwhealth/careers-assets/benefits/HR-110695-17-Benefits-Flier-for-UWHC-Employees.pdf]

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room and assist world-renowned surgeons during complex surgical procedures in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Anticipate surgeon needs and manage triage and call responsibilities to ensure efficient patient care.