Surgical Tech, CST III

Trinity Health•Waterloo, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center , Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. 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. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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 within 18 months of hire, 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 performing 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.
Adhering 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.