Night-Shift Surgical Technologist (CST) – OR Team Player

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, is hiring a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room for procedures, arrange instruments and maintain a sterile field throughout the surgery.

The technician may scrub on general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry and plastics, with opportunities to serve as 2nd, 3rd or 4th scrub across specialties. Full-time, night shifts, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 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 preferred but not required in Iowa.
• 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
• and the 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for the surgical procedure, including instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure.
• Scrub on general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry and plastics as needed.
• May serve as 2nd, 3rd or 4th scrub in all surgical specialties.
• Adhere to MercyOne's performance expectations and related duties.

Skills

BLS Certification

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Diversity collaboration

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Surgical Tech Apprenticeship / Military Program

LPN Program with Surgical Experience

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, is hiring a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room for procedures, arrange instruments and maintain a sterile field throughout the surgery.

The technician may scrub on general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry and plastics, with opportunities to serve as 2nd, 3rd or 4th scrub across specialties. Full-time, night shifts, 40 hours per week.