Student Surgical Tech | 40 hours per week | Surgical Services

Great River Health•Fort Madison, IA

About The Position

Assists in surgical procedures under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Creates and maintains the sterile field and prepares the operating room by gathering needed supplies and equipment. Within the sterile field, passes instruments and other supplies to surgeons and provides visualization through retraction. Provides high-quality care to surgical patients. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, from 6:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., with on-call and weekend rotation required. Campus specialties include ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, OB/Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Podiatry, and Urology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program or hospital-trained through a formal education program.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency and comprehension in applicable regulatory standards.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for safety and security operations.
Ability to monitor and assess performance and make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to concentrate on a task over time without distraction.
Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Actively look for ways to help people.
Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
Knowledge of English language structure and content, including word meanings and spelling, composition, and grammar.
Listen attentively, understand others' points, ask appropriate questions, and avoid interrupting inappropriately.
Ability to communicate information and ideas orally so others understand.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in surgical consciousness.
Ensure each operating room has the correct case cart, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation according to individual provider preferences.
Monitor and maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Prepare surgical instrumentation for procedures and ensure proper assembly and function.
Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operations.
Pass surgical instruments and supplies to surgeons and their assistants; hold retractors, cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operations.
Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
Prepare dressings and apply them or assist with their application following surgery.
Participate in room turnover.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, dental, and vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D coverage
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid parental leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity