Surgical Technologist - Full-time

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers. Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Surgical Technician to join our Operating Room. The Surgical Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure including the instruments, equipment, and supplies. They must maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure. Will scrub more general cases which may include general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and plastics. May also be 2nd, 3rd or 4th scrub in all surgical specialties. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision, values, and cultural beliefs of MercyOne. Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week. Shift: Days Call: late shifts, rotating - 30-minute response time

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology; completion of surgical tech apprenticeship or military program. Or graduate of an LPN program with Surgical experience; or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency.
• LPN license is required if you are a graduate of an LPN program.
• No prior experience is required.
• BLS.
• Mandatory Reporter.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability
• the ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure

Nice To Haves

• CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa.
• CST certification is required within 18-months of hire if working in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure including the instruments, equipment, and supplies
• maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure
• scrub more general cases which may include general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and plastics
• May also be 2nd, 3rd or 4th scrub in all surgical specialties
• Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision, values, and cultural beliefs of MercyOne

Benefits

• Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
• Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System’s circle of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed