Surgical Technologist - Mauston, WI - JM 26-14193

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist – Operating Room (OR Tech)
Location: Mauston, WI
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Hours and Working Days to Be Confirmed
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $44.00–$46.00/hr
Traveler: $46.00–$48.00/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support operating room procedures by preparing surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting the surgical team throughout procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Knowledge of surgical instruments, operating room equipment, and sterile techniques.

• Ability to maintain a sterile surgical environment and follow infection prevention protocols.

• Ability to assist the surgical team with instrumentation, supplies, and equipment preparation.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.

• At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures by setting up sterile fields, instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions.

• Maintain a clean and sterile surgical environment throughout procedures.

• Provide surgeons with the appropriate instruments, fluids, and supplies during surgery.

• Prepare, operate, and manage surgical equipment while maintaining the sterile field.

• Assist with specimen handling according to established protocols.

• Maintain records of steam sterilizer use.

• Perform initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse.

• Organize suture carts and monitor supply expiration dates.

• Turn over operating rooms between surgical cases.

• Assist team members with surgical gowning and gloving.

• Assist with preoperative patient positioning and safe transfers between carts and beds.

• Maintain adequate stock of surgical supplies and equipment.

• Follow surgical safety, infection prevention, and sterile processing protocols.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the surgical team or supervisor.