Surgical Technologist - $30-44 per hour

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

UW Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Surgical Technologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: Full-time and Part-time, 90% - 100% FTE shifts. Day, day/evening, or evening shifts available. You may be eligible for up to $15,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE). You will work at University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison Hospital, or Madison Surgery Center in Madison, WI. Pay: This position may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE) - Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants - Additional components of compensation may include: - Evening and night shift differential - Weekend differential - On-call pay Be part of something remarkable Join our remarkable inpatient surgery team as they work together to perform complex surgical procedures to patients from all over the world! UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 280,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona—a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis. We are seeking a Surgical Tech to: - Work in our fast-paced environment to prepare the Operating Room prior to surgery. - Work with world renowned surgeons within our Level 1 Trauma Center. - Prepare for and perform complex surgical procedures. - Anticipate the needs of and assist surgeons during surgery. At UW Health, you will have: - An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. - Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). - Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. - Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. - Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. - The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. Qualifications - Completion of a Surgical Technologist program Required - Two (2) years of Surgical Technologist experience may be considered in lieu of completion of a Surgical Technologist program Work Experience - Completion of a Surgical Technologist program Preferred - 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Basic Life Support/CPR certification within 6 months Required - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s 1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond. East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness. View Ful Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Medical Foundation benefits UW Health Job ID 44811. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits - Sign-On bonus

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