Surg Tech

Your future role at a glance



Location: Mequon, WI



Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee



Department: Surgery



Schedule: PRN



Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity



Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.



Benefits that help you thrive




- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources





How you’ll make an impact in this role




- Prepare the operating suite by meticulously organizing sterile and non-sterile instruments, ensuring a seamless and efficient start for every surgical procedure.
- Support surgical precision by anticipating the surgeon’s needs and providing required instrumentation, directly enabling a fluid and successful procedural flow.
- Ensure patient safety and dignity by skillfully assisting with transport, positioning, and sterile draping to create a secure, comfortable environment.
- Uphold rigorous safety standards by tracking instrument counts throughout the case, actively preventing complications and maintaining complete surgical integrity.
- Collaborate with the surgical team during critical procedural phases, such as assisting with hemostasis and wound closure, to contribute to positive patient outcomes.





What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need



Licensure / Certification / Registration:




- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.





Education





- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.





Equal employment opportunity employer



Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.



Fraud prevention notice



Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.



E-Verify statement



Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.