Outpatient Surgical Technologist - $30-44 per hour

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

UW Health is seeking a Outpatient Surgical Technologist for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Surgical Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday – Friday, rotating 8- and 10-hour shifts. Shifts will be scheduled as: 6:40am – 3:10pm, 6:40am – 5:10pm and 9:10am – 5:40pm. No weekend, holiday or on-call rotation required. 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 Be part of something remarkable Join our remarkable team as they work together to perform surgical procedures to patients. UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 280,000. Madison 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: - Help prepare the operating room prior to surgery, ensure the right instruments and supplies are ready in the room. - Assist the surgeon by anticipating their next move and handing them any instruments that may be needed in order to make the procedure run as smooth and efficient as possible. - Assist with inventory control. 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 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. View Full Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health Job ID 43528. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist - Outpatient About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits - Sign-On bonus

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