LPN Surgical Tech

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

10d

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 Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence. Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Surgical Technician, CST. 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, 40 hours per week. Shift: Evenings 10-hour shifts duration

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.
CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa.
CST certification is required if working in Illinois.
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; and the ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
Adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

Responsibilities

preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure including the instruments, equipment, and supplies
maintaining the sterile field during the surgical procedure
scrubbing 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.