Certified Surgical Technologist
Appleton, Wisconsin
Saint Elizabeth Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician

Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Graduate of Surgical Technology program required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Variable shifts: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Call required based on department needs (including weekends and holidays)
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient surgeries
• Surgical specialties include: General, GYN, Urology, Dental, Plastics, ENT, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Neurosurgery, Vascular
• Experience with robotic procedures preferred
• May need to float to nearby facilities within skill set

Required Experience

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technician
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to experienced based on certification and skills required
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Current Surgical Technician certification and license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• BLS (AHA) certification
• Signed Assignment Agreement prior to onboarding
• Completion of Pre-Hire Surgical Technologist Contract Worker Onboarding Attestation Modules
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% score, updated yearly
• Ascension Skills Checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Ascension Criminal Background Check including SSN Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, updated annually
• Ascension EPLS check within 90 days of start
• Ascension Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Ascension Employment Verification for past 7 years, updated annually
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment upon initial assignment and extensions
• Professional references: At least two required prior to first assignment
• Driver’s License/State ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred prior to start; must meet specific mask requirements and updated annually
• TB Testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes; if positive, chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Notes

• May be required to float to other nearby facilities as needed
• Call responsibilities include weekends and holidays based on department needs

This position is suitable for Certified Surgical Technicians who meet the credentialing and health requirements and are comfortable with variable shifts and call duties.