Operating Room Surgical Technologist – Neuro/ENT, Orthopedic, General Surgery
Milwaukee, WI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Surgical Technologist

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contractor
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour Day Shift
• Hours per Week: 40

Facility Overview

• Level III Trauma Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Magnet Designation
• Primary Stroke Center
• Total Beds: 636
• Operating Room Beds: 21
• Patient Ratio: 1:1

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Prior travel experience is not recommended for first-time travelers; further approval/evaluation required
• Required Certifications: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist), BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Skills & Surgical Specialties

• Neuro/ENT:

  • Spine surgeries: Laminectomies, ALIFs, fusions, discectomies
  • Cranial surgeries: Tumors, VP shunts, subdural, EVDs (no setup required)
  • ENT surgeries: Neck dissections with flaps, sinus surgery (Stealth Navigation), basic ENT (tonsils), tympanoplasty
  • Navigation systems: Medtronic (cranial & spine), Medtronic Stealth (ENT), Stryker & Synaptive (cranial)
• Orthopedic:

  • Fractures, anterior hips, total joints, orthopedic spine, hand/podiatry
  • Equipment: Hanna Table
• General Surgery:

  • Breasts/plastics, vascular, laparoscopic, general oncology, genitourinary, gynecology
  • Robotic surgery (Xi) – only for those with strong background and commitment beyond one contract (no training provided)

Orientation & Training

• Orientation duration: 1 to 1.5 weeks (varies by team and shift)
• Cross-training to General Main OR specialty and Urology center regardless of hiring position
• No floating to other hospitals or sites

Support & Resources

• Support team includes charge nurse, leads, supervisors (AM, PM, weekend), and manager
• Charting and equipment systems: EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis
• Surgical scrubs provided; scrub caps allowed but must be covered by surgical bouffant
• Free parking with shuttle service to/from parking structure
• On-site food options include Starbucks and cafeteria
• No call rooms available

Scheduling & Call

• Day shift start times vary between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM
• Weekend rotation: Not applicable
• Holiday weeks: Option to work four 10-hour shifts or take holiday unpaid
• On-call requirements:

  • 30-minute response time
  • 8-week call schedule (subject to change)
  • Call slots vary by specialty and shift (general/neuro/ortho and PM shifts)
  • Weekend call 1-2 weekends per schedule, depending on specialty

This position is ideal for experienced Surgical Technologists comfortable with a variety of surgical specialties and equipment, seeking a contract role in a high-acuity, well-supported operating room environment.