Surgical Aide & Sterile Processing Tech

Theuniversityunion; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona, IA is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Tech/Surgical Aide to join our surgical team. You will sterilize, assemble, and distribute instruments, support procedures, and ensure safety standards.

This full-time position (72 hours per pay period) offers opportunities to work closely with nursing staff, maintain sterile fields, and participate in on-call rotations while documenting in electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide Registry certification or Surgical Technician qualifications required.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize, assemble, and distribute surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare supplies and instruments for surgical procedures.
• Clean and process endoscopes and other reusable equipment.
• Support patient care under nursing supervision.
• Assist with patient transport and room turnover.
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA standards.
• Maintain a sterile field and OR protocols.
• Document accurately in electronic health records.
• Participate in on-call rotation and team-based care.

Skills

Nurse Aide Registry certification

Surgical Technician qualifications

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona, IA is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Tech/Surgical Aide to join our surgical team. You will sterilize, assemble, and distribute instruments, support procedures, and ensure safety standards.

This full-time position (72 hours per pay period) offers opportunities to work closely with nursing staff, maintain sterile fields, and participate in on-call rotations while documenting in electronic health records.