Surgical Technician - Day Shift OR Team, Growth Potential

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is hiring a Surgical Technician for the Operating Room. The role involves preparing the OR, maintaining sterility, and scrubbing on cases across multiple specialties. Supports the facility's mission and standards of care.

Ideal candidates will have graduation from an accredited surgical technology program; CST/BLS may be required depending on state and tenure. This is a full-time, day-shift position with opportunities for growth within MercyOne Health System.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology; completion of surgical tech apprenticeship or military program.
• CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa; CST certification required within 18 months of hire if working in Illinois.
• LPN license required if you are a graduate of an LPN program.
• No prior experience is required.
• BLS.
• Mandatory Reporter.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and handle pressure with independence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for procedures including instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Scrub on general cases including general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and plastics.
• May be 2nd, 3rd, or 4th scrub across specialties.
• Perform duties in line with MercyOne's mission and values.

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is hiring a Surgical Technician for the Operating Room. The role involves preparing the OR, maintaining sterility, and scrubbing on cases across multiple specialties. Supports the facility's mission and standards of care.

Ideal candidates will have graduation from an accredited surgical technology program; CST/BLS may be required depending on state and tenure. This is a full-time, day-shift position with opportunities for growth within MercyOne Health System.