Surgical Tech

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

Job summary

The Tri-State Surgery Center, jointly owned by Medical Associates Clinic and MercyOne Medical Center, seeks a Surgical Tech for a fast-paced outpatient setting. Responsibilities include assisting with surgery under the circulating nurse, preparing supplies, maintaining sterile fields, and stocking rooms.

Mon-Fri daytime hours with no nights or weekends. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a busy operating suite.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Three months to one year of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical team functions under the direction of the circulating nurse, including assisting with surgery.
• Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, equipment and rooms for the surgical procedures.
• Maintains accurate surgeon preference cards and handles specimens appropriately.
• Maintains sterile items and sterile field; sterilizes and handles instruments.
• Receives, distributes and stocks supplies; rotates and removes outdated supplies.
• Completes all other assigned projects and duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Tri-State Surgery Center is looking for a Surgical Tech to join their fast-paced team! The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated with excellent communication skills.

Company Overview:

The Tri-State Surgery Center, jointly owned and operated by Medical Associates Clinic and MercyOne Medical Center, is the region's first freestanding facility devoted exclusively to outpatient surgery.

The Center consists of three operating rooms and two special procedure rooms and provides a variety of outpatient procedures for patients of all ages. Areas of specialties include ophthalmology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, gynecology, podiatry, plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat, and general surgeries not requiring overnight stays. An estimated 6,000 procedures can be performed annually at the Tri-State Surgery Center.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri daytime hours.

No nights, no holidays, no weekends, no call!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs surgical team functions under the direction of the circulating nurse, including assisting with surgery
• Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, equipment and rooms for the surgical procedures.
• Maintaining accurate surgeon preference cards, handles specimens appropriately, safely transfer of contaminated instruments and sharps.
• Maintain sterile items (includes sterilization and proper handling) for a sterile field
• Assist with receiving, distributing and stocking of supplies, rotating supplies and removing outdated supplies
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.

Other Skills: Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment and work independently with limited direction, strong time management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Use and operate a variety of medical equipment and instruments. Use personal protection equipment including gloves, gowns, goggles and facemasks/shields. Comprehension of medical terminology.