Surgical Technologist

MercyOne Medical Group; Mason City (IA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Benefits package (medical/dental/vison

Paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Resumo da vaga

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, IA seeks a Surgical Technologist for night shift responsibilities in preparing the OR for cases, instrumentation, and sterile technique, while supporting the circulating nurse and surgeon. You will work to maintain asepsis, assist with room setup, and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from a surgical technologist program (or LPN with surgical experience), BLS certification, and compliance with

Qualificações

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program is required, or graduate of an LPN program with surgical experience.
• Certification as a surgical technologist preferred.
• LPN license required if graduate of LPN program.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintain status.
• Mandatory Reporting training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse required before employment or within 6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the circulating nurse in assessing the patients' needs and helps to develop and implement the plan of care.
• Provide care to all surgical patients in accordance with the operating room’s performance standards and AORN standards.
• Assist in setting up rooms.
• Secure safe transport of the patient as needed.
• Confirm correct surgical site, prepare pre-operative site, instrument the case, manage sterile field and specimens, and turnover the room under supervision.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in all surgical specialties.

Conhecimentos

BLS

Surgical teamwork

Patient safety

Formação

Surgical technologist program

LPN with surgical experience

Certification as surgical technologist

Descrição da vaga

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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night Shift

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.

Hours

• Night shift; 10:30pm - 7:00am
• 8-hour shifts, will include weekend call/holiday rotation
• Call response time is 30 min.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program is required, or graduate of an LPN program with Surgical experience.
• Certification as a surgical technologist preferred.
• LPN license required if graduate of LPN program.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines

Position Highlights And Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus-Limited Time!
• Education Assistance offered.
• Benefits Day 1 Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match on Day 1

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

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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.