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Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Gundersen Health System logoGundersen Health System$27.32/hrWest Union, IAPart timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $27.32 an hour. Surgical technologists employed in Iowa earn a median of $29.11 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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About the job

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

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Surgical Tech to join our team at Palmer - West Union!

What you will do

  • Work Monday - Friday, typically 630-7 am starting time, 8-hour shifts, and on call rotation.
  • Assists physician as scrub person according to prescribed standards. Assist RN in performing circulating duties as directed.
  • Performs primarily in the scrub role preparing, selecting maintaining equipment, instruments, and supplies.

What you need

  • Graduate from an accredited surgical tech program
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within 2 years of hire date. This is not needed until 2 years AFTER start date.
  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

What you will get

  • Starting pay is $27.32/ hour + more for relatable experience!
  • This position is part-time but eligible for full-time benefits!
  • A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
  • Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

If you have a passion for enriching every life, this may be the right opportunity for you!

About Emplify Health by Gundersen:

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Mckenzie Beyer

Recruiter Email Address:

mkbeyer@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.

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