Surgical Technician – Day Shift & Growth Opportunities

Lifepoint Health; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Surgical Technician for a full-time, day-shift role in Ottumwa, IA. The position supports the surgical team by preparing the suite, assisting with patient handling, and maintaining instrument counts and specimen handling.

Minimum 6 months experience preferred; graduation from a surgical technology program and BLS certification are considered assets. Strong attendance and flexibility are required to adapt to unit needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Graduate of a surgical technology program.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months prior experience in another facility.
• Certificate/license: BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the surgical suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies; ensures equipment and instruments are in good working order.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physicians during surgery and continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a surgical technology program

Job description

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Surgical Technician for a full-time, day-shift role in Ottumwa, IA. The position supports the surgical team by preparing the suite, assisting with patient handling, and maintaining instrument counts and specimen handling.

Minimum 6 months experience preferred; graduation from a surgical technology program and BLS certification are considered assets. Strong attendance and flexibility are required to adapt to unit needs.