Surgical Technologist - Pediatrics
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join its inpatient surgery team, supporting complex procedures for patients at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The position works in a fast-paced surgical environment and supports surgeons at a Level 1 Trauma Center. The schedule is part-time at 90% FTE, with day/night shifts Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Weekend, weeknight, holiday, and on-call coverage is required. Hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. The role involves preparing the operating room and surgical procedures, anticipating surgeons’ needs, and assisting during surgery. Applicants must have completed a Surgical Technologist program, though two years of Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of program completion. Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required within six months. A Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification and one year of Surgical Technologist experience are preferred. The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $13,500, prorated based on FTE. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants. Additional compensation may include evening or night shift differentials, weekend differentials, and on-call pay. UW Health describes its benefits as including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance, wellbeing resources, tuition benefits, and referral bonuses. Full-time benefits are available to part-time employees in positions of at least 60% FTE.
Requirements
- Completion of a Surgical Technologist program; two years of Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of program completion.
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room prior to surgery.
- Prepare for and perform complex surgical procedures.
- Anticipate surgeons’ needs and assist them during surgery.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full-time benefits for part-time employees at 60% FTE or higher
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Employee referral bonus opportunity
- Potential sign-on bonus up to $13,500, prorated based on FTE
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
- Evening and night shift differential may apply
- Weekend differential may apply
- On-call pay may apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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