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Surgical Assistant

Southwest Health
Platteville, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026 CLOSED ON 4/7/2026

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Job Category: Surgery
Requisition Number: SURGI001128



Posting Details
      Posted: November 14, 2025

    Full-Time

    On-site

    Locations

    Platteville, WI 53818, USA

Job Details

Description

Requirements

  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant preferred.
  • Previous experience in endoscopy or related clinical setting preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Work Hours

We are seeking a full-time (36 hours/week) Surgical Assistant to work 4-5 days per week (Monday- Friday) in our Surgery Department. Hours are between 7am-5pm.

Job Summary

The Surgical Assistant supports the surgical team by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting surgeons during operative procedures. Responsibilities include handling instruments properly, holding retractors, maintaining exposure of the operative field, and ensuring adherence to sterile technique and infection control standards.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-4796
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015

We believe that together we can change lives, and we anticipate your life will change in the process. If you aspire to help others find hope and live better, we invite you to submit your application below.

Benefits

Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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