Surgical Tech

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

Job summary

Tri-State Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Tech to join a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated with excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Schedule features Mon-Fri daytime hours with no nights, no holidays, no weekends, and no on-call requirements. The center performs a variety of outpatient procedures with three operating rooms and two special procedure rooms.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Other Skills: Ability to multi-task, fast-paced, independent work, strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical team functions under the direction of the circulating nurse and assists with surgery.
• Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, equipment and rooms for procedures.
• Maintains surgeon preference cards and handles specimens appropriately.
• Transfers contaminated instruments and sharps safely.
• Maintains sterile items and the sterile field including sterilization and handling.
• Assist with receiving, distributing and stocking supplies, rotating inventories and removal of outdated supplies.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Skills

Surgical experience

Communication skills

Education

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.