Surgical Technician — Meaningful Care & Growth Opportunities

Ottumwa Regional Health Center; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER is seeking a Surgical Technician to join their team. The position offers full-time hours with a 40-hour work week and rotating weekends, serving in a dynamic surgical environment.

The role requires completion of a surgical technology program or equivalent and ideally at least 6 months of prior experience, with BLS preferred. The successful candidate will support intraoperative activities, patient care, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Graduate of a surgical technology program.
• Minimum of 6 months prior experience in another facility.
• 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 qualify 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 is seeking a Surgical Technician to join their team. The position offers full-time hours with a 40-hour work week and rotating weekends, serving in a dynamic surgical environment.

The role requires completion of a surgical technology program or equivalent and ideally at least 6 months of prior experience, with BLS preferred. The successful candidate will support intraoperative activities, patient care, and continuous improvement initiatives.