Certified Surgical Tech, CST/Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN – Same Day Surgery

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the surgical team in Same Day Surgery by preparing operating rooms and supporting procedures under the supervision of the circulating nurse. Review OR schedules, note changes to procedures, and gather required equipment, instruments, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards. Organize instruments, supplies, and equipment to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety. Provide age-appropriate, patient-centered care in accordance with MercyOne standards, policies, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology; completion of surgical tech apprenticeship or military program; graduate of an LPN program with Surgical experience; or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency.
• LPN license required if graduate of LPN program.
• No prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

• CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa.
• Previous endo/GI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify correct surgical site, assist with patient transport as needed, and prepare the pre‑operative site
• Perform surgical scrub, don sterile gown and gloves, and participate in opening and maintaining the sterile field
• Instrument surgical cases, pass instruments to surgeons, and anticipate needs to support uninterrupted procedures
• Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with policy
• Maintain integrity of the sterile field and properly receive, label, and handle medications and specimens
• Assist with prepping and draping patients and gowning and gloving surgical team members
• Participate in time-outs and support patient safety throughout the intraoperative phase
• Prepare sterile dressings and ensure all equipment is functioning properly, reporting any malfunctions
• Support post‑procedure activities, including room turnover, cleaning and disinfection, disposal of contaminated waste and sharps, specimen processing, and assembly of instruments for Central Supply
• Communicate changes in surgeon preferences for supplies or equipment and assist with maintaining specialty preference cards

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Wellness programs
• Education assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• Competitive wages
• Generous paid time off program
• Long- and short-term leave options
• Retirement savings program with employer match
• Retirement planning resources
• Life insurance coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree