Program Manager, Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, day shift. You will work at University Hospital and the Public Service Commission (PSC) building in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Teach the next generation of Surgical Technologists at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Program Manager, Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship (ST) to:

• Supervise and provide academic and employee support to apprentices throughout the three-year ST program.
• Collaborate, oversee, instruct, and facilitate clinical and didactic education for apprentices along with Madison College faculty.
• Ensure apprentice outcomes align with national standards to receive Surgical Technology degree from Madison College.
• Coordinate apprentices' schedules with UW Health ST department to enhance apprentices' success at UW Health.
• Work with community partners to address wrap around support/service needs related to any social determinants.

Education:

Required -

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited surgical technology program
• Associate degree or technical diploma. If hired with a technical diploma degree, must obtain an associate degree within three years.

Preferred - Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience:

Minimum - Two (2) years of experience either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.

Preferred - Four (4) years of experience as a formal educator with their CST, including instructional experience in the classroom or clinical setting in a higher education system.

Preferred - Prior surgical services experience and/or experience working in an academic medical center or complex healthcare system.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum -

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited surgical technology program
• Associate degree or technical diploma. If hired with a technical diploma degree, must obtain an associate degree within three years.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within (6) months of employment.

Preferred -

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD
• Advanced Certifications in Surgical Technology through organizations such as the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

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