OR Tech Jobs in Wisconsin
OR Tech jobs in Wisconsin are consistently in demand, concentrated in hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical clinics with hiring at every level from entry-level to lead scrub tech. The busiest markets are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where major employers such as Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Advocate Aurora Health maintain large surgical programs and ongoing or tech pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in Wisconsin include orthopedic, cardiovascular, and robotic-assisted surgery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Building Location:
Northwest Wisconsin Cancer CenterDepartment:
2039420 ASHLAND CANCER CENTER MSA - DCJob Description:
Seeking a Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve in Essentia Health's Cancer Center. This position will work Monday through Friday no holidays or weekends.Education Qualifications:
About Essentia Health:
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.
Medical Assistant or LPN (Salary $21.72 - $32.58)
You will assist the RN, Physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health.
You will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated.
You will care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in appropriate state, i.e. Minnesota, Wisconsin, OR current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR Verifiable completion of a Medical Assistant Program and must become certified within one year of date of hire. (Must pass certification within two attempts)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.
Clinic Care Technician (Salary $15.96 - $23.94)
The Clinic Care Technician is primarily responsible for providing assistance with daily patient flow in the clinic setting. These duties may include greeting and rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting in patient chart, stocking, and cleaning exam room, ordering and maintaining clinic supplies, assisting with clerical duties, and all other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
0.6Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:
0800Shift End Time:
1700Weekends:
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NoCall Obligation:
NoUnion:
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$15.96 - $23.94 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.See All 31 OR Tech Jobs in Wisconsin
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OR Tech Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Target17

- Froedtert & MCW3

- Advocate Aurora Health3

- Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories3

- Hospital Sisters Health System2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in OR tech jobs across Wisconsin.
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized in Wisconsin
- Active Certified Surgical Technologist credential issued by NBSTSA
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum one year of scrub experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery setting
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least two surgical service lines such as ortho or general surgery
- Ability to rotate weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required by Wisconsin surgical teams
OR Tech Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a or tech in Wisconsin?
You become an or tech in Wisconsin by completing an accredited surgical technology program, typically offered at technical colleges such as Madison College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, or Chippewa Valley Technical College, then earning the Certified Surgical Technologist credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Wisconsin does not currently issue a separate state license for surgical technologists, so that national certification plus an accredited education is the credential Wisconsin employers consistently require.
Which companies hire or techs in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring or techs in Wisconsin right now include Target, Froedtert & MCW, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers together make up the bulk of consistent or tech hiring in the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most or tech jobs?
The Wisconsin cities with the most or tech openings are Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, driven primarily by the concentration of major health systems, teaching hospitals, and specialty surgical centers in the Milwaukee and Madison metros, while Green Bay and Appleton support steady demand through regional medical centers serving the Fox Valley and northeast Wisconsin population.
Are there remote or tech jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. OR tech work is hands-on and requires physical presence in the sterile surgical field, so the overwhelming majority of positions in Wisconsin are fully on-site. About 0% of or tech openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be education, coordination, or clinical educator roles rather than direct scrub or circulating positions.
How can I get hired as a or tech in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a clinical externship embedded in an accredited Wisconsin program, which often converts directly to a job offer at the host facility. Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Advocate Aurora Health all run new-grad onboarding tracks for surgical technologists. Candidates without surgical tech training frequently move into or tech roles from sterile processing technician or surgical assistant positions, and holding a Certified Surgical Technologist credential ahead of employment gives Wisconsin applicants a clear edge in competitive markets.
Where can I find and apply to or tech jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to or tech jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Wisconsin employers. Search the listings on this page to see roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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