Surgical Tech Full-time
Gundersen Health System

Certified Surgical Tech - Variable FTE Open

$27.32 - $38.17 / hour

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.


We are seeking a skilled and dedicated full-time Certified Surgical Tech to join our Main OR team in La Crosse, WI!


What you will do:

  • Work 36 hours/week - Variable FTE and shifts open!
  • 9 hour or 12 hour shifts available. Apply today to discuss! ​
  • Holiday Rotation: 1-2 holidays per year
  • Assists physician as scrub person according to prescribed standards. Assist RN in performing circulating duties as directed.
  • Performs primarily in the scrub role preparing, selecting maintaining equipment, instruments, and supplies.

What you need:

  • Graduate from an accredited surgical tech program
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within 2 years of hire date. This is not needed until 2 years AFTER start date.
  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

What you will get:

  • Starting pay is $27.32/hour - $38.17/hour depending on experience!
  • 1st Surgical Assistant trainee program
  • A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
  • Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
  • Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career 

If you have a passion for enriching every life, this may be the right opportunity for you!


About Emplify Health by Gundersen:

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.


Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

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