Surgical Tech Student

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly financial support

Certification/licensure reimbursement

Day1 benefits eligibility (medical/dow

Paid time off

Employer match for retirement savings

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a student Surgical Technologist for MercyOne in Davenport, IA, to prepare the operating room for cases, instrument procedures, and assist the surgical team during operations. This is a part-time, non-working student position with future full-time post-completion expectations.

Enrollment in a Surgical Technologist program and being within 6 months of graduation are required; Day1 benefits eligibility and competitive compensation accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Surgical Technologist program.
• Must be within the last 6 months of the Surgical Tech program or placed in a future pool if not graduating within 6 months.

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 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.

Education

Current enrollment in Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Highlights and Benefits

• $1,000 monthly financial support for 6 months
• Reimbursement up to $500 for applicable board/certification or licensure fees
• Benefit eligibility effective Day1 in Surgical Tech position (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match on Day1

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Current enrollment in a Surgical Technologist program
• Must be within the last 6 months of the Surgical Tech program in order to be considered. (If you are enrolled in a Surgical Tech program but will not graduate within 6 months you will be added to a “future pool”)

Hours

This is a non-working position available to student currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program. Will agree to work for MercyOne at least 18-months as a full-time Surgical Tech (CST) post completion of their Surgical Tech program.

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.

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.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.