Surgical Technologist - Part Time - Nights

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Madison

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

All candidates must have completed an accredited surgical tech program to be eligible to apply. Sign‑on bonus eligibility is discussed with recruiters. Schedule options include part time nights.

• Competitive, affordable health insurance options.
• Getting paid every day.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year.
• Adoption assistance.
• Various competitive health insurance options and wellness plans.
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).

Responsible for provision of patient care activities and related non‑professional services necessary for the care of patients and the maintenance of the Operating Room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Sets up operating room with needed items for patient care; gathers supplies, x‑rays, instruments, etc., for cases; handles instruments during procedures. Communicates information to the RN regarding patients.

• Practice and implement technical components of patient care under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with RN and other healthcare professionals to implement a plan of care that incorporates physician preferences, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a prioritized, timely manner.
• Prepare equipment, supplies and resources based on individualized plan of care; reevaluate and modify resource needs as required.
• Communicate accurate and timely information to the RN regarding patients in care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of a variety of surgical procedures; maintain skills to properly operate all surgical equipment and instruments; utilize appropriate aseptic technique when handling supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Follow laboratory policy and procedures to correctly handle and label laboratory specimens.
• Document quality controls thoroughly and accurately per unit specific standards.
• Demonstrate competence in problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building; serve as resource to other team members.
• Organize and utilize time efficiently; demonstrate appropriate prioritization; maintain an organized work environment.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma / GED, or 10 years of work experience, or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

• Prior operating room experience or graduation from an approved surgical technician program, or graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

• Constant visual and auditory tasks necessary for operative care.
• Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs continuously; 25–50 lbs frequently; over 50 lbs occasionally.
• Constant standing, walking, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and gripping.
• Frequent use of clear vision at 20 inches or less; occasional use at 20 feet or more.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional kneeling.

State of work location:
Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA).

Night Shift (United States of America).

Employee.

Surgical Suite.

24.

• Paid parental leave – one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible payment options – voluntary benefit through Daily Pay offering eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.