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Surgical Tech Heart Team

Ascension logoAscension$24.76–$34.52/hrAppleton, WIFull time, DayPosted 2d ago
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How this pay compares

This posting states $24.76–$34.52 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Wisconsin post a median of $33.20 an hour, the middle half $29.22–$36.90, across 46 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $35.64 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 18.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 68.9%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.39x · Clicks 22
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 47.4% · Stating an hourly rate 35.7%

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About the job

  • Location: Appleton, WI
  • Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital
  • Department: Surgery
  • Schedule: Full-time days
  • Advocate for and safeguard the total well-being of the patient by expertly managing their comprehensive care as the circulating nurse, spanning pre-op preparation through post-procedure stabilization and documentation.
  • Execute and maintain a precise, sterile surgical field by selecting, organizing, and managing all instrumentation and supplies to ensure a seamless and efficient procedural flow.
  • Collaborate with the operating surgeon to drive optimal surgical outcomes by directly assisting with critical tasks such as wound exposure, hemostasis, and suturing.
  • Monitor and anticipate team needs and patient physiological changes, proactively communicating and rapidly intervening to sustain optimal procedure progression and patient safety.

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.

Additional Preferences

  • Must be a graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program.
  • Prior experience preferred.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

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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.

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About Ascension

Ascension is a non-profit Catholic health system based in St. Louis, with more than 98,000 (source: Ascension, Healthcare (system home page)) associates and 91 (source: Ascension, Healthcare (system home page)) hospitals in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin, plus senior living and other care sites. In 2026 it acquired AmSurg and its more than 250 (source: AMSURG, Ascension and AMSURG Come Together to Serve More Communities (June 4, 2026)) surgery centers. Sources: Ascension, Healthcare (system home page); AMSURG, Ascension and AMSURG Come Together to Serve More Communities (June 4, 2026)

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