Night OR Surgical Tech — Sign-On Bonus + Full-Time

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team on night shifts (3-12s) with a 0.9 schedule, 36 hours per week. You will proficiently assist surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and nurses, functioning as first scrub in core cases and supporting the circulator role as needed.

Requirements include at least one year of experience as a Surgical Tech or related role, graduation from a Surgical Technology Program, and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Surgical Tech, Patient Care Tech, CNA or Paramedic required.
• Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs first scrub in core cases and assists surgeons.
• Maintains sterile technique and asepsis in the OR.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments according to policy.
• Assists with instrument/ equipment readiness and safety.
• Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.

Skills

First scrub

Surgical tech

Surgical assistant

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technology Program

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team on night shifts (3-12s) with a 0.9 schedule, 36 hours per week. You will proficiently assist surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and nurses, functioning as first scrub in core cases and supporting the circulator role as needed.

Requirements include at least one year of experience as a Surgical Tech or related role, graduation from a Surgical Technology Program, and Basic Life Support certification.