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Job Title: Surgical Technologist – General Specialty (Robotics, Vascular & Plastics)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility Type: 636-Bed Hospital | Level III Trauma Center | Level III NICU | Magnet Designated | Primary Stroke Center

Department: Operating Room (21 OR Suites)

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist (ST) with a strong background in General Surgery, Robotic Surgery (XI), Vascular Surgery, and Reconstructive/Plastic Surgery
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This position is strictly for General Specialty cases and requires advanced robotic, vascular, and plastics experience. Ortho and neuro experience is not required.

The ideal candidate is highly skilled, confident in high-acuity surgical settings, and comfortable working independently in a 1:1 surgical environment.

• Minimum 2 years of OR experience

• Strong recent experience in:

  • General Surgery

  • Robotic Surgery (da Vinci XI)

  • Vascular Surgery

  • Reconstructive/Plastic Surgery

• Additional case experience required:

  • Breast/Plastics

  • Laparoscopic procedures

  • General Oncology

  • Genitourinary (GU)

  • Gynecology (GYN)

• Level III Trauma experience preferred

• Must be able to discuss case volume and frequency

⚠️ Robotics training is not provided for agency staff unless candidate has strong prior experience and commits beyond one contract.

• BLS required

• Prepare and maintain sterile field for complex surgical procedures

• Assist surgeons during robotic, vascular, and plastic surgery cases

• Handle instrumentation and surgical supplies efficiently

• Anticipate surgeon needs during high-acuity procedures

• Ensure accurate counts and adherence to safety protocols

• Operate and troubleshoot surgical equipment

• Document appropriately in EPIC

• Participate in scheduled call rotation with 30-minute response time

• Charge Nurse

• Team Leads

• Supervisors (AM, PM & Weekend)

• OR Manager

• Educators

• EPIC (Charting)

• Alaris IV Pumps

• Pyxis

• da Vinci XI Robot

• Day Shift: Variable start times (5:30 AM – 7:00 AM)

• PM shifts based on position hired

• No routine weekend rotation

• Holiday week options:

  • Work 4 (10-hour) shifts

  • Or take holiday unpaid

• On-Call Requirements (30-minute response time):

  • EOS–1730 Call: 8–10 slots

  • 1730–2230 Call: 2–4 slots

  • 2230–0700 Call: 1–2 slots

  • Weekend Call: 1–2 weekends (12-hour shifts)

• 8-week call schedule (subject to staffing needs)

• Cross-trained to Urology Center

• No floating to other hospitals or sites

• 1–1.5 weeks (based on team & shift; subject to unit needs)

• Surgical scrubs provided by hospital

• Scrub caps allowed but must be covered by surgical bouffant

• Free parking (shuttle provided)

• On-campus cafeteria & Starbucks

• No call rooms available