Daytime Surgical Tech | Fast-Paced OR Support

Medical Associates; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-State Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Tech to join a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated with excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Schedule features Mon-Fri daytime hours with no nights, no holidays, no weekends, and no on-call requirements. The center performs a variety of outpatient procedures with three operating rooms and two special procedure rooms.

Qualifications

• Experience: Three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Education: Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, diplomacy are essential elements of the job.
• Other Skills: Ability to multi-task, fast-paced, independent work, strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical team functions under the direction of the circulating nurse and assists with surgery.
• Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, equipment and rooms for procedures.
• Maintains surgeon preference cards and handles specimens appropriately.
• Transfers contaminated instruments and sharps safely.
• Maintains sterile items and the sterile field including sterilization and handling.
• Assist with receiving, distributing and stocking supplies, rotating inventories and removal of outdated supplies.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Skills

Surgical experience

Communication skills

Education

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Tri-State Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Tech to join a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated with excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Schedule features Mon-Fri daytime hours with no nights, no holidays, no weekends, and no on-call requirements. The center performs a variety of outpatient procedures with three operating rooms and two special procedure rooms.