Pediatric OR Surgical Technologist
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Surgical Tech

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Evenings, 12-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Weekend and holiday call responsibility

Job Description

Seeking a Pediatric Operating Room Surgical Technologist with strong skills in the following areas:

• Eyes
• Urology
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric scrub experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Completion of a surgical technologist program OR 2 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist may be considered in lieu of program completion

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist with at least 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years pediatric scrub experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Strong skills in Eyes, Urology, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics
• Ability to work evening shifts with weekend and holiday call

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start date, including nationwide and multi-location searches
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems
• Education verification required if surgical technologist program completed
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start date
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Physical exam (to meet agency standard)
• Various health documentations including immunizations and TB testing (see Health Requirements below)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of one Tdap vaccination from adulthood required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions considered
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions considered
• Hepatitis B: Required if providing direct patient care or potential exposure to blood/body fluids; vaccination series or declination form required
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required for certain departments

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Pediatric Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required for inpatient pediatric units
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication as applicable
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Other competency exams as required by specialty and facility

Additional Notes

• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required (agency standard)
• Employment application required for all candidates
• Annual skills checklist required
• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, no headwear except religious/medical)

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric OR Surgical Technologists looking for a travel contract opportunity with evening shifts and a focus on pediatric surgical specialties.