Cardiovascular OR Surgical Technologist
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech (Surgical Technologist)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 17 weeks (minimum), up to 26 weeks

Job Description

• Start dates: 3/30 or 4/6/2026
• Tier 2 cardiac surgical technologist role
• Strongest skills required in cardiac/thoracic surgery including:

  • ECMO
  • CABG (Coronary artery bypass graft)
  • Ascending aorta procedures
  • LVAD
  • Thoracic surgery and thoracic robot Davinci Xi
  • Lobectomy
  • Mitral valve surgery
  • VATS (Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery)
  • Lung resection
• Transplant experience preferred but not required if other skills are strong
• Prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery, assist surgeons during surgery, care for patients and surgical instruments
• Must be able to care for patients of all age groups (neonate through geriatric)
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of scrub experience or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong cardiovascular, endovascular, and peripheral vascular experience required
• Skills checklist must include cardiovascular, endovascular, and peripheral vascular ratings at level 4
• Transplant experience required

Education

• Completion of a surgical technologist program OR
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Surgical Technologist role may be considered in lieu of formal education

Licensure & Certifications

• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) only
• National certification for Surgical Tech preferred but not required
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP)

Additional Requirements

Facility Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Must be willing to float to other departments or locations as needed

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days prior to start date, including nationwide and local searches
• Education verification required if surgical technologist program completed
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start
• Drug screening required per Vaya standard
• Various health documents and immunizations required (see Health Documents below)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Up-to-date vaccinations or documented immunity for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination form)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)
• Physical exam (must meet Aya standard, not facility required)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite

Testing & Competencies

• Telemetry testing may be required depending on unit assignment
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication as applicable
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required

References & Documentation

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Employment application required
• Annual skills checklist required

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Surgical Technologist specializing in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery with a minimum 2 years scrub experience and strong skills in cardiovascular, endovascular, and peripheral vascular procedures. The role requires flexibility to float between units and locations, and compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements. The contract length is approximately 17 weeks with potential extension up to 26 weeks.

Note: This summary excludes contact information, pay rates, and facility-specific names per instructions.