Surgical Technician: OR Prep, Instrument Pass & Care

Lifepoint Health; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our OR team on a PRN basis, with at least 1 shift per month. This role focuses on preparing the surgical suite, assisting with patient positioning, and passing instruments during procedures.

Ideal candidates have a surgical technology program credential and at least 6 months of prior experience, with a preference for BLS. The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint

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 quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical technology

Intraoperative assistance

Instrument handling

Specimen processing

Performance improvement

Flexibility

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of surgical technology program

BLS certification preferred

Job description

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our OR team on a PRN basis, with at least 1 shift per month. This role focuses on preparing the surgical suite, assisting with patient positioning, and passing instruments during procedures.

Ideal candidates have a surgical technology program credential and at least 6 months of prior experience, with a preference for BLS. The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint