Job Description

Job Title : Surgical Technologist – Operating Room (OR)

Location -Mt. Pleasant, WI 53177

(Floating to Racine ASC – 2.2 miles from hospital)

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist provides direct support to surgical teams by performing scrub duties and assisting with a wide range of procedures. This role requires strong experience in orthopedic total joints, plastics, and robotic surgery in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art operating room environment.

About the Facility

• 60-bed hospital
• Level III Trauma Center
• Greater Milwaukee area (10 miles outside Kenosha)
• 4 OR suites
• Brand new ORs with state-of-the-art equipment and Stryker integration

Surgical Specialties

The Surgical Technologist will scrub and support procedures including:

• Orthopedics – Total Joints (Hip, Knee, Shoulder) & Arthroscopy (Required)
• Plastics (Required)
• DaVinci XI Robotics (Required)
• General Surgery
• Urology / GU (Cysto)
• Gynecology (Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy)
• ENT / Pediatric ENT
• Vascular
• Ophthalmology
• Podiatry
• Breast Surgery

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by verifying case carts, instruments, implants, and supplies
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and adhere to infection prevention standards
• Perform surgical scrub duties including gowning, gloving, draping, and instrument management
• Anticipate surgeon needs across multiple service lines, including robotics and total joints
• Perform accurate surgical counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments
• Assist with specimen handling, labeling, and documentation per policy
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot surgical equipment (robotics, endoscopy towers, power tools, microscopes, tourniquets)
• Support room turnover and coordinate with Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, RNs, and OR staff
• Uphold AORN, Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and organizational standards

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Schedule: 4 × 10-hour shifts (0700–1730)
• Possible 1-hour flex based on case setup and schedule
• Orientation: 2 × 10-hour shifts
• Call: Once weekly and every 5th weekend
• Holidays: Per rotation if applicable
• First-time travelers: Not accepted

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of OR experience
• Prior travel experience required
• Mandatory experience in:
• Orthopedics (Total Joints & Arthroscopy)
• Plastics
• DaVinci XI Robotics
• BLS certification required
• National Surgical Technologist certification preferred (not required)
• Epic experience preferred (not mandatory)

Additional Information

• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Floating required between hospital OR and surgery center
• Scrubs provided
• Free parking available

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