Healthcare

Surgical Technologist

Altoona, WIOnsiteFull TimePosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

advocate for patients
patient rights
patient preferences
patient needs
compassionate care
tailored care
professional demeanor
confidentiality
supplies and equipment
sterile supplies

Nice to have

sign-on bonus
application deadline
0.8 FTE
32 hours per week
8 hour shifts
variable hours

Role summary

The Surgical Technologist is a key member of the surgical care team, working under a surgeon's supervision to ensure patient safety during invasive procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, managing sterile supplies and instruments, anticipating needs, and adhering to strict infection control and safety protocols. The role involves direct patient care, precise instrument handling, specimen management, and accurate record-keeping. This position requires a degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and BLS certification, with a preferred background in a hospital setting. The role is .8 FTE (32 hours/week) with variable 8-hour shifts and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

Sign-on Bonus: $1,500

Application Deadline: 11/10/2026

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Hours & Pay:

.8 FTE - 32 hours per week

8 hour shifts - Hours are variable

$29.55 - $44.42 per hour depending on experience

Essential Job Functions:

Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstances

Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriate

Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure

Open sterile supplies and sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure

Ensure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural 'Time Out' to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors

Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient care

Anticipate additional supplies needed during the procedure

Gown and glove surgeon and assistants

Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon

Sponge or suction operative site

Apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders

Cut suture material as directed by the surgeon

Connect drains to suction apparatus

Prepare and apply sterile dressing

Help in draping sterile field

Pass instruments to surgeon during procedure

Operate the retinal laser under the direction of the physician, adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining annual competency through required training

Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during procedure

Assist in prepping room for the next patient

Keep accurate records throughout the procedure and communicates them to circulator

Properly label and care for specimens taken during surgery, ensuring correct handling and documentation

Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed

Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization

Assist other members of team with terminal cleaning of room

Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures

Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed

Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Medical Terminology

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Quality assurance and accreditation standards

Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights

Effective English communication in verbal and written format

Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy

Basic computer proficiency

Carry out customer service standards

Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance

Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies

Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications:

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.

Degree from an accredited Surgical Technologist program required

Surgical Technologist certification preferred

BLS certification is required upon hire

Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist in a hospital environment is preferred

Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Company paid life insurance

Free scrubs with laundry service

Free meals

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

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