Surgical Technologist

Avera; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Affordable insurance

IPERS retirement

In-house education

Paid time off

Family gym membership

Job summary

Spencer Hospital in Spencer, IA is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team in a busy rural hospital. The role involves handling instruments and supplies, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting during a variety of procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing equipment, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating sterilization processes. Schedule includes 70 hours per pay period, 10-hour shifts Mon-Fri from 6:30a to 5p, with on-call nights and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Surgical Tech program. Certification preferred.
• Previous surgical tech experiences performing multiple different specialties preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, caring attitude and be a team player.
• Must be able to multi-task and triage items concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure quality patient care during operations.
• Clean, sterilize, and assemble equipment, supplies and instruments for use in procedures.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Graduate of an approved Surgical Tech program

Job description

Spencer, IA

Full time

R-250015242

Location:

Spencer, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Spencer Hospital is proud to employ highly skilled and caring staff members. We offer competitive salaries and benefits as well as a pleasant work environment.

Position Highlights

Spencer Hospital is a rural hospital located in northwest Iowa employing over 500+ employees. Positions at Spencer Hospital are not affiliated with Avera; however, we collaborate to provide services to the communities we serve. Employment offers, if accepted, are exclusively with Spencer Hospital.

Spencer Hospital Surgery Center performs a multitude of specialties including: general, orthopedics, ophthalmology, urology, ENT, and endoscopy averaging 550+ surgeries per month. Surgery business hours are Mon-Fri with minimal on call weekend and holiday rotations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure

• Maintain the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure, and to be constantly vigilant in the maintenance of the sterile field

• Responsible for procedures related to cleaning, sterilizing, and assemble of equipment, supplies and instruments for use in medical and surgical interventions

Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved Surgical Tech program. Certification preferred

• Previous surgical tech experiences performing multiple different specialties preferred.

• Must have excellent communication skills, caring attitude and be a team player

• In addition, must be able to multi-task and triage items concurrently

Schedule:

• 70 hours a pay period (Full-time Benefit Eligible)

• 10 hour shifts Mon-Fri from 6:30a to 5p

• On-call nights and weekends rotation

• The schedule may fluctuate based upon needs of the department

Spencer Hospital offers competitive wages, affordable insurance, IPERS retirement, in-house education, paid time off, family gym membership and so much more! Please contact Spencer Hospital Human Resources for any questions at 712.264.6205 or email [e-mail] . Learn more about Spencer Hospital: spencerhospital.org

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.