Surgical Technologist Inpatient (PRN)|MCK Surgery

TieTalent; Larchwood (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technologist for their surgical unit in Larchwood, Iowa. This PRN position involves assisting nursing staff and physicians during surgical procedures, managing instruments, and maintaining sterile fields. Ideal candidates will have a technical certificate in surgical technology and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a technical certificate from an accredited Surgical Technician program required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.
• Ability to work specified hours and effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Operating Room for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field at all times.

Skills

Effective communication

Visual acuity

Education

Completion of a technical certificate from an accredited Surgical Technician program

Associate degree

Job description

Surgical Technologist Inpatient (PRN)|MCK Surgery

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About

Surgical Technologist Inpatient (PRN)

Location: United States

Employment Type: PRN (As Needed)

Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays

Job Overview

This position involves assisting the professional nursing staff and physicians during the pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure phases of surgical care. The role includes preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile fields, assisting surgeons, managing instruments and equipment, and contributing to inventory control.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing the Operating Room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion, including organizing equipment and instruments, and setting up for emergency cases quickly and accurately.
• Assisting the surgeon as the first or second scrub person during surgical procedures.
• Maintaining a sterile field at all times in the procedure area and efficiently handling surgical instruments at the physician’s request.
• Verifying specimens with surgeons and nurses.
• Assisting the circulating nurse to account for all instruments, needles, and sponges involved with the surgical procedure.
• Achieving and maintaining working knowledge of all operating room machinery and equipment used on the sterile field, such as lasers, scope equipment, and electric and nitrogen motors.
• Receiving and verifying correct implants for all surgical procedures, including grafts, orthopedic hardware, and allograft.
• Assisting with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Assisting in transporting patients to the operating room when necessary.
• Performing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization according to infection control and established quality assurance monitoring guidelines.
• Operating sterilization equipment, including steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, washer/sterilizers, and automated cart washers, in accordance with manufacturer directions and safety protocols.
• Utilizing desktop and laptop computers and handheld PDAs for instrument decontamination, assembly, and tracking functions.
  
  

Requirements

• Completion of a technical certificate from an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• Ability to work the specified hours, with visual acuity adequate to perform duties, and effective communication skills to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) upon hire.
• Less than 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technician.
  
  

What We Offer

• A pay range of $23.50 to $34.50 per hour, with the actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
• Opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on patient care.
  
  

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Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $23.50 - $34.50 per hour

Application Question(s)

• your email address gmail/yahoo etc.
  
  

Ability to work the specified hours, with visual acuity adequate to perform duties, and effective communication skills to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Education

• Associate (Required)
  
  

License/Certification

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)
  
  

Ability To Commute

• Larchwood, IA (Required)
  
  

Work Location: On the road

• Larchwood, Iowa
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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