Surgical Technician PRN

Trinity Health

7d • 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. Located in Newton, Iowa, the county seat of Jasper County, MercyOne Newton is situated just 30 miles east of Des Moines along Interstate 80, the nation’s only east/west transcontinental highway. Over the past two decades, MercyOne Newton has built a reputation for enhancing healthcare in rural America by expanding and upgrading its facilities, adding new physicians, and implementing advanced technology. With 48 beds and 200,000 square feet of space, MercyOne Newton serves the local community with compassion and dedication. The hospital’s attached 50,000-square-foot medical office building houses local physician practices and a physical medicine and rehabilitation center. MercyOne Newton is proud to be one of the largest employers in Jasper County, alongside the local school system and county government, and is known for its strong Iowa work ethic, commitment to quality patient care, and community loyalty. Want to learn more about MercyOne Newton? Click here: MercyOne Newton, Iowa (IA) Area Hospitals, MercyOne Newton. 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.

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
• 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 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees