Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The surgical technologist, using the principles of medical asepsis, prepares the operating room for surgical cases of all specialties and instruments the surgical procedures anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The surgical technologist provides care within the Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa Standards of Care, AORN Standards of Care and Practice and the Operating Room Policies and Procedures.THIS IS

Position Purpose:

The surgical technologist, using the principles of medical asepsis, prepares the operating room for surgical cases of all specialties and instruments the surgical procedures anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The surgical technologist provides care within the MercyOne North Iowa Standards of Care, AORN Standards of Care and Practice and the Operating Room Policies and Procedures.

What you Will Do:

• Assists the circulating nurse in assessing the patients' needs and helps to develop and implement the plan of care.

• Provides care to all surgical patients in accordance with the operating room’s performance standards, physician preference cards, and the AORN Standards of Care and Practice.

• Assists in setting up rooms.

• Secures safe transport of the patient if needed.

• Confirms correctness of the surgical site, prepares the pre-operative site, instruments the case, manages the sterile field and specimens, and turns the room around under the supervision of the circulating nurse.

• Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources.

• Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager.

• Identifies accurate changes on surgeons' preference cards.

• Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies during the case and in the department.

• Develops and maintains knowledge/skills in all surgical specialties.

Hours: Day Shift - Ability to work flexible hours - 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts available. Call includes one weekend a month, 2 holidays per year, and 2 5p-7p calls per week if needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program is required; or graduate of an LPN program with Surgical experience.

• Certification as a surgical technologist preferred. LPN license required if graduate of LPN program.

• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines

• Ability to work flexible hoursBasic computer skills

Experience:

• Previous surgical technologist experience preferred.

• Special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes

• Demonstrates self-confidence, initiative, and high level of concentration.

• Demonstrates communication skills and promotes good working relationships with all members of the surgical team.

• Recognizes personal learning needs and follows through to gain new competencies.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Education Assistance offered.

• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

• Generous paid time off program

• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran