OR Scrub Tech - Neuro Team

Trinityhealth; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Education Assistance

Benefits Day 1 Package (Medical, Denta

Competitive wages and PTO

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating room for cases, maintain asepsis, and assist the surgeon and circulating nurse throughout procedures. The role requires certification, 2+ years of surgical tech experience, and BLS.

Day shift with on-call responsibilities, comprehensive benefits, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus are offered. Join a team committed to high-quality, patient-centered care at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program or LPN with surgical experience.
• Certified as a surgical technologist.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Tech.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the circulating nurse in assessing the patients' needs and helps to develop and implement the plan of care.
• Provides care to all surgical patients in accordance with standards and policies.
• Sets up rooms and prepares the pre-operative site and instruments.
• Maintains sterile field and assists with specimen handling during cases.
• Identifies changes on surgeons' preference cards and supports efficient OR turnover.

Skills

Surgical experience

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of a surgical technologist program

LPN with surgical experience

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

** $10,000 Sign-on Bonus offered. **

Position Purpose

The surgical technologist, using the principles of medical asepsis, prepares the operating room for surgical cases of all specialties and instruments the surgical procedures anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The surgical technologist provides care within the MercyOne North Iowa Standards of Care, AORN Standards of Care and Practice and the Operating Room Policies and Procedures.

What you Will Do

• Assists the circulating nurse in assessing the patients' needs and helps to develop and implement the plan of care.
• Provides care to all surgical patients in accordance with the operating room's performance standards, physician preference cards, and the AORN Standards of Care and Practice.
• Assists in setting up rooms.
• Secures safe transport of the patient if needed.
• Confirms correctness of the surgical site, prepares the pre-operative site, instruments the case, manages the sterile field and specimens, and turns the room around under the supervision of the circulating nurse.
• Serves as a steward for the hospital's human and material resources.
• Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager.
• Identifies accurate changes on surgeons' preference cards.
• Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies during the case and in the department.
• Develops and maintains knowledge/skills in all surgical specialties.

Hours

Day Shift - 8- hour shifts.

Specialty team: call 10-15 days per month

Call response time is 30 min.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a surgical technologist program is required, or graduate of an LPN program with Surgical experience.
• Certification as a surgical technologist required.
• LPN license required if graduate of LPN program.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience functioning as a Surgical Tech.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines

Position Highlights and Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus-Limited Time!
• Education Assistance offered.
• Benefits Day 1 Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match on Day 1

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at [phone] or email us at [e-mail]

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.