Operating Room Core Technician

Position Title: Operating Room Core Technician

Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Role & Department: Operating Room Core Technician in the Surgical Services Department

Hours & Shift: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Day Shift Position (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

Role Responsibilities:

• Assists with operating room turnover between cases, including cleaning, restocking, and preparation of rooms in accordance with hospital policy and infection prevention standards
• Supports anesthesia turnover by assisting with equipment readiness and supply replenishment as directed
• Assists with case picking and preparation, ensuring appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment are available for scheduled procedures
• Assists with sterile processing activities, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and transport of surgical instruments per departmental guidelines
• Transports instruments, equipment, and supplies between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department
• Stocks, organizes, and maintains surgical and anesthesia supplies; monitors inventory levels and communicates supply needs
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of OR core areas and storage spaces
• Adheres to infection control, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards at all times
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support surgical workflow
• Performs other duties as assigned to support Surgical Services operations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Previous experience in an Operating Room, Sterile Processing, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile processing workflows preferred.
• Sterile Processing certification (CRCST or equivalent), or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Experience working in a critical access hospital or rural healthcare environment preferred.

Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!

• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!

• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!

• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!

• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!

Why Upland Hills Health: Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!

Posting date: October 6, 2026