Surgical Technologist

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne Dubuque is seeking a Surgical Technician, CST to join their team. The Surgical Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room for surgical procedures, including instruments, equipment, and supplies. They must maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure. This role will involve scrubbing general cases such as general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and plastics, and may also involve being a second, third, or fourth scrub in all surgical specialties. The position 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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa.

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.