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Surgical Assistant Surgery Center - 0.8 FTE

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Surgery centers run on quick turnover. How do you help keep cases on time without cutting corners?

What they are checking: Whether they work efficiently in a high-volume outpatient setting while keeping safety steps intact.

Tell me about a time something went wrong during a case and how you responded.

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm under pressure and act on their training during complications.

How do you work with the surgical techs and nurses to make the room run smoothly?

What they are checking: Whether they are a team player who supports the whole OR team, not just the surgeon.

What would you do

A surgeon you haven't worked with before likes things done differently than you're used to. How do you adapt?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust to many surgeons' preferences, since the center has over 150 on staff.

You notice a sterile field break the surgeon didn't see. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up for patient safety even when it means correcting a surgeon.

This is a 0.8 FTE role. How does that schedule fit with your other commitments?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly thought about the part-time schedule and can commit to it reliably.

About the work

Walk me through your role assisting the surgeon in a common outpatient pediatric case, like a tonsillectomy or hernia repair.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on surgical assisting skills like retraction, exposure and closure for outpatient cases.

What certifications do you hold as a surgical assistant, and how do you keep them current?

What they are checking: Whether they meet credentialing requirements in a Joint Commission certified surgery center.

How does assisting on a small child differ from assisting on an adult?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pediatric anatomy, tissue handling, positioning and smaller instruments.

How do you handle surgical counts and specimen handling to prevent errors?

What they are checking: Whether they treat counts and specimen labels with the strict care that prevents serious mistakes.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin - Surgicenter is an outpatient surgery center that offers the latest technology. We perform a wide variety of outpatient surgical procedures, at a lower cost than the same procedures done at area hospitals. We offer: • A medical staff of more than 150 surgeons who are board certified or eligible for certification • Anesthesiologists who specialize in pediatric care • Registered nurses certified in advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support; many of the registered nurses are certified in their areas of specialty, such as operating room and recovery room nursing • Surgical technologists and assistants who are specially trained to assist the physicians • We are Joint Commission certified We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Offering up to a $10,000 sign on bonus!! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you possess exceptional surgical skills and a heart for pediatric care? If so, join our team at Children's Wisconsin Surgery Center as a Surgical Assistant. An added perk, is that this position has no call, no weekends or holidays!! Reporting to the Perioperative Manager, the Surgical Assistant functions with demonstrated expertise, assisting in all aspects of assigned surgical procedures under the direct guidance of a physician. As defined by the American College of Surgeons, the First Assistant aids in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. This role will vary considerably with the operation and specialty area. Prepares for surgical procedures and assists entire surgical team. Assists with orientation of new personnel in scrubbing and assisting role. Also assumes all principal duties and responsibilities of a surgical technologist as assigned. • Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program required. • Completion of an accredited surgical assist program or at least 3 years of experience as a surgical assist after receiving workplace training required or relevant experience. • Certified First Assistant credential preferred. • Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. • CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting • Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing Hours: Must be flexible to work 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm based on department needs. No weekends or holidays! Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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