*ASC Scrub Tech (Full-Time)

The Iowa Clinic; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match and profit sharing

Employee incentives

Generous PTO accruals

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Quarterly volunteer opportunities

Training and development programs

Employee appreciation events

Employee rewards and recognition program

Health and wellness program

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Waukee is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join their team at a new ambulatory surgery center. The role involves ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments and assisting surgeons. Candidates must have Surgical Technologist Certification and preferably 2 years of operating room experience. Benefits include a robust 401(k), generous PTO accruals, and opportunities for team bonding and volunteer work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ operating room experience preferred.
• Mandatory reporter Training certification required.
• Graduate from an approved surgical technology program.
• Minimum of 2 years operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities with the RN’s and other co‑workers in planning and implementing care.
• Assists the circulating nurse with patient care activities like positioning, prep, and transport.
• Maintains the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field.
• Perform instrument and sponge counts.
• Demonstrates correct technique in instruments, suture, specimen, and medication handling and labeling. Disposes of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Follow standards of performance guidelines and maintain knowledge through professional associations, journals, workshops, in‑services, etc., to keep updated on sterile processing techniques and comply with laws/regulations.

Skills

Surgical Technologist Certification

Aseptic techniques

Patient care techniques

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an approved surgical technology program

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

The Iowa Clinic has an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team at our new ambulatory surgery center. Conveniently located near I-80 in Waukee, this state-of-the-art, 21,000 sq. ft. ASC offers same-day joint replacement, orthopedic, sports medicine, foot and ankle, plastics, pain management surgery and a cardiac catheterization lab in an out‑patient setting. We are looking for experienced professionals who enjoy being a part of a close-knit team and who align with our ACT values – Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork.

A Day in the Life of ASC Surgical Technologist…

The Surgical Technologist for the Ambulatory Surgery Center will be primarily responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments and assisting surgeons during procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates activities with the RN’s and other co‑workers in planning and implementing care in the OR.
• Assists the circulating nurse with patient care activities like positioning, prep, and transport.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field. Uses aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies and assist the surgeon throughout the surgery by providing sterility of instrumentation.
• Performs instrument and sponge counts.
• Demonstrates correct technique in instruments, suture, specimen, in addition to medication handling and labeling. Disposes of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Follows all standards of performance guidelines established by the surgery center. Assumes accountability for enhancing own knowledge through professional associations, journals, workshops, in‑services, etc., to proactively keep updated on sterile processing techniques. Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations and remains current on changes. Recognizes implications of applicable laws and/or regulations to the department and implements or recommends courses of action to ensure compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Surgical Technologist Certification. Mandatory reporter Training certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate from an approved surgical technology program
• Minimum of 2 years’ operating room experience preferred.

Bonus points if…

• You love exceeding people's expectations.
• You enjoy having fun where you work.
• Finding meaningful connections is what you live for.

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What’s in it for you:

• One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing.
• Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success.
• Generous PTO accruals.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits.
• Training and development programs.
• Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive‑in movie night… we could go on and on.
• Monthly departmental celebrations, jean’s days and clinic‑wide competitions.
• Employee rewards and recognition program.
• Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives.
• Employee feedback surveys.
• All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication.