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Surgical Technician

Bellin Gundersen · Hillsboro, WI · $27.32–$38.17 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a surgeon was frustrated with you. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and professional under pressure in the OR.

How do you keep up with your surgical tech certification and skills?

What they are checking: Whether they commit to keeping their skills and knowledge current.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to keep a patient safe.

What they are checking: Whether they see patient safety as a team responsibility and act on it.

What would you do

You notice that your glove may have touched something non-sterile. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up and fix sterile breaks right away, even if it slows things down.

In a small hospital, you may help with room turnover and circulating tasks. How do you feel about doing more than scrubbing?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and willing to support the whole team in a rural OR.

About the work

Walk me through how you set up the sterile field for a common procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to set up a safe, organized back table and keep the field sterile.

How do you anticipate what the surgeon needs next during a case?

What they are checking: Whether they know procedures well enough to stay a step ahead.

How do you take part in instrument and sponge counts?

What they are checking: Whether they understand counts and their role in preventing retained items.

How do you handle a specimen during surgery so it's labeled and sent correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they know specimen handling steps that prevent lost or mislabeled samples.

What types of surgeries have you scrubbed most, and which ones are newer to you?

What they are checking: Whether they know their strengths and are honest about where they need more training.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

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: 32 Job Highlights • Part time, 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week • No weekends, holidays or on call • Hourly pay range $27.32 - $38.17 base on years of experience • Support surgical procedures by preparing the sterile field, passing instruments, and assisting the surgical team • Completion of a Surgical Technician Program required About this role As a Surgical Technician at Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro, you will be an essential member of the surgical team, helping ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for every patient. In this role, you will support surgeons, nurses, and other team members in a collaborative environment where attention to detail, teamwork, and patient safety are at the center of everything we do. Your work will help bring empathy amplified to life for patients in our rural community. Key responsibilities • Prepare the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures • Pass instruments, equipment, and supplies accurately and efficiently during procedures • Maintain aseptic technique and support patient safety throughout the surgical case • Assist with room turnover, restocking, specimen handling, and preparation for upcoming procedures • Support circulating duties, precept new staff, and contribute to smooth department operations What you will need • Completion of a Surgical Technician Program • Ability to maintain sterile technique and work effectively in a surgical setting • Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within 2 years of hire is desired • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross What we offer • Competitive hourly pay range of $27.32 - $38.17 based on experience • Full benefits package for a 0.8 FTE role • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage with employer HSA contributions • PTO starting day one and paid holidays • Tuition assistance and continuing professional development opportunities • Employer-matched retirement plan with immediate vesting • Life insurance, disability coverage, and additional income protection benefits • A supportive team environment focused on patient care and professional growth Our culture & values At Emplify Health by Gundersen, our mission of empathy amplified guides the care we provide and the way we support one another. You will join a community of more than 10,000 caregivers across seven hospitals and 65 clinics, all working together to advance belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility. In Hillsboro, you will find a welcoming rural community with strong local values, outdoor recreation, and a quality of life that makes it easy to feel connected to both your work and your home. We are committed to closing health disparities, fostering belonging, and building healthier communities for the people we serve. Let's connect! Megan Wopat, Manager of Human Resources mjwopat@emplifyhealth.org | (608) 489-8106 If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Megan Wopat Recruiter Email Address: MJWopat@emplifyhealth.org 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. Equal Opportunity Employer

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