Surgical Technologist I - OR (1.0 Days) CVOR Team

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in the United States seeks a Surgical Technician to support patient-centered care in the operating room. The role requires first scrub on core cases, aseptic technique, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and nurses.

Qualifications include graduation from a Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience, CST certification, and BLS certification as required by the American Heart Association. Eligible for a sign-on bonus with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Education sufficient to obtain required certification.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience required.
• Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) per the American Heart Association and CST certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates asepsis and maintains sterile technique.
• Performs first scrub on core cases and anticipates surgeon requests.
• Ensures necessary items and equipment are in the room prior to case.
• Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.
• Follows safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Sterile technique

First scrub

Team collaboration

Asepsis knowledge

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience

Job description

Summary

External Applicants Earn up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus! Work Shift Day/Evening Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by proficiently performing technical skills and providing assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Will also function proficiently as a first scrub in one additional specialty and may function in the second circulator role.

Job Duties

Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique. Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services and anticipates the surgeon's requests. Demonstrates basic anatomy related to procedures. Ensures all necessary items and equipment are in the room prior to case. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use or protective barrier equipment. Conducts accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts according to departmental policies in conjunction with RN. Performs first scrub role on core cases. Understands and uses instrumentation/equipment properly considering the maintenance, safety and availability. Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed. Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures. Maintains technical skill level and adapts to changes in surgical technique and operative intervention modalities. Demonstrates constructive approach during all interactions with staff and nurse manager toward the organization. Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by nurse manager.

Professional Experience

Education sufficient to obtain required certification.

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Certified Surgical Technician (CST) required.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Employer Background

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

EEO Statement

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.