Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
The Surgical Technologist manages instruments, supplies, and equipment to support surgeons during operative procedures. They are responsible for maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgical team before, during, and after surgery.
This role supports the surgical team by preparing sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies before, during, and after procedures while maintaining a safe, sterile environment. The surgical technologist assists the surgeon during operations, anticipates surgical needs, and helps position patients, manage instruments, and prepare the operating room for each procedure. Attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care are essential.
Schedule: 40-hours per week
SHIFT: Days
Essential duties and responsibilities
Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
Assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by performing the following duties
Checks instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and supplies, equipment and medication, solutions needed for each procedure
Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in draping sterile field according to procedure, physician preference.
Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with circulator according to policy prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery, cut suture and cauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. If applicable and at the direction of the surgeon, apply and secure dressings.
Assists other members of team with cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
Participates in department performance improvement activities.
$22.73 - $34.10
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program. BLS or CPR certification is required within 90 days, and NBSTSA certification is preferred.
Market context
Wisconsin employers commonly look for surgical technologists with accredited training, current BLS certification, and, for stronger candidates, prior OR experience and NBSTSA certification. This role can be competitive because operating room teams need reliable, detail-oriented support and often prefer applicants who can step into fast-paced surgical settings with minimal onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to any OR experience you have.
