CVOR Surgical Technologist
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Surgical Technologist Travel/Contract Position

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: UW Health University Hospital (Long Island Community Hospital system)
Specialty: Surgical Services
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Job Description

• Possible contract durations: 17 or 26 weeks
• Work Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts (1830 - 0700), Monday - Friday with variable days, no on-call required
• Floating: May be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs
• Facility: Magnet®-designated, ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital, and a leading teaching and referral center

Experience & Education Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of scrub experience or equivalent relevant experience required
• Completion of a surgical technologist program preferred; 2 years of experience in Surgical Technologist role may be considered in lieu of formal education

Licensure & Certifications

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is mandatory
• ACLS, PALS, and National Tech Certification preferred or required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on specialty/unit (e.g., telemetry exams for certain roles)

Role Summary

• Prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery
• Promote patient safety during surgery
• Assist surgeons during procedures
• Care for patients and surgical instruments during surgery
• Provide care for patients of all age groups (neonate to geriatric)

Facility Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Parking permit required for onsite parking; alternative transportation options available (bus, park & ride, private parking)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including nationwide and sex offender searches
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts may be required if verification is not possible
• Wisconsin state-mandated BID form and caregiver screening required within 90 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Drug screening required for clinical candidates per Vaya standard; pharmacy department candidates have additional requirements
• Physical exam recommended to meet Aya standards (not required by facility)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for some units)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or titer, with exemptions accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form if applicable
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination for certain departments
• Facility-specific forms such as communicable disease, flu exemption, and pediatric/adult telemetry tests required as applicable
• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, solid background, no headwear except religious/medical)

Testing & Competency Exams

• Telemetry exams (Adult and Pediatric) required for applicable specialties, with strict passing criteria and remediation process
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing required for Laboratory or Dialysis roles
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication and other competencies as required

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments may require flexibility to work in different units or locations
• The hospital is a Magnet® facility, emphasizing nursing excellence and quality patient care
• This is a travel/contract position with no call responsibilities

This summary provides key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Surgical Technologist travel/contract opportunity at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, WI.