Certified Surgical Technologist

Overview:
Join our dynamic team as a Certified Surgical Technologist, a vital member of the operating room that ensures surgical procedures are performed efficiently, safely, and with the highest standards of patient care. In this role, you will assist surgeons and healthcare professionals during a variety of surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including trauma, cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and more. Your expertise will help facilitate smooth operations by preparing surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining sterile environments, and supporting patient safety throughout the surgical process. This position offers an engaging environment where your skills directly impact patient outcomes and recovery.

Requirements:

Surg Tech Ortho/Neuro/Spine

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Guaranteed Hours per Week: 40 hrs
• Primary Location: Aspirus Wausau Hospital
• Shift Requirements: variable Days
• Float Requirements: May be required to float to Aspirus Merrill, Antigo, Medford or Stanley if needed.
• On Call/Call-Back: 6-8 nights of weeknight call and 1 -2weekend during the 13 week contract. 30 min response time meaning traveler must be ready and in the OR within that 30 min.
• Ortho/Neuro/Spine Crani cases are a must for call. Must be strong in totals.
• Weekend/Holiday: Weekend for call only.
• Required Certifications: BLS, CST license REQURED NBSTSA or NCCT is accepted

Required Education: Knowledge of surgical standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from a surgical technologist program and four or more years of related experience in the operating room.

Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program REQUIRED.

• Minimum Experience: 4+ year experience REQUIRED. PRIOR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE REQUIIRED.

*Trauma level II experience REQUIRED. Traveler must have their own vehicle and can not rely on Uber/Lyft due to on call responsibilities.

• Unit Specific Skillset: Efficient in setting up an operative suite for patients, accountable for going through case carts to ensure all supplies are available, efficient in scrubbing surgical cases in a variety of specialties, turning over rooms for multiple procedures throughout the day. 21 ORs including all specialties. Avg 40-60 cases per day.
• Required skills: Ortho, Neuro, Spine, REQUIRED. Must be comfortable with complex spine and neuro cases and in totals. General Surgery, GYN, Urology, Plastics, ENT, GI, not required but a bonus. Looking for a flexible candidate with excellent work ethic that is also willing to do downtime tasks, if needed. Also willing to help teach our new hires.

Pay: $2,100.00 - $2,300.00 per week

Application Question(s):

• Apply only if you have 4+ years of experience as Surgical Tech and NBSTSA or NCCT

Experience:

• Surgical Tech: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NBSTSA or NCCT (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wausau, WI 54401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person