Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (1.0 Days) Ortho Team

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support patient-centered care in the operating room. You will perform sterile technique, serve as the first scrub on core cases, and assist surgeons and anesthesia staff while upholding safety standards.

May function as a second circulator when needed. Within Birthplace/Women & Children Float Pool and Cardiovascular services, you will ensure readiness, assist with deliveries and CV procedures, manage supplies, and participate in on-call schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in surgical technology and sterile technique.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or equivalent experience.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates aseptic principles and maintains sterile technique.
• Performs first scrub on core cases and anticipates surgeon needs.
• Knows anatomy related to procedures and ensures room readiness.
• Maintains proper counts of sponges, needles and instruments with RN.
• Assists with surgical assists as needed and follows safety policies.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile processing

Anatomy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology program

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

External Applicants Earn up to $10,000Sign on Bonus!

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

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 Description

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.

Department Specific Duties

Birthplace/ Women & Children Float Pool:

• Responsible for OR continuous readiness throughout shift.
• Assures that all specimens are correctly labeled and taken to lab/pathology in a timely manner
• Performs scrub and/or surgical assist duties for cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries and other obstetrical surgeries
• Collaborates with Sterile Processing PRN to maintain optimal inventory of clean instruments
• Maintains up-to-date physician preference cards for vaginal and cesarean deliveries
• Assists with patient cares, including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs, giving newborn baths, performing newborn hearing screens, nursery observation and circumcision assistance in Birthplace, NICU, and Pediatric area
• Performs and documents patient rounds: asks about patient comfort and needs, removes trays, tidies rooms, assists to bathroom, etc.
• Participates in vaginal deliveries by setting up delivery tables, assisting with bed adjustments and responds to requests by RN and physician; after delivery assists RN to clean the room as needed
• Provides clerical support duties including patient admissions and telephone communications
• Responsible for all qualify control checks per unit policy including blanket and fluid warmers, glucometers and medical gases
• Participates in inventory control of supplies through expiration date, par level checks and communication with authorized Birthplace personnel for ordering of supplies; stocks and rotates supplies as needed
• Assures unit supply areas, carts, warmers, beds and rooms are cleaned and stocked. Takes responsibility for reporting shortages and maintenance issues when observed
• Other duties as assigned, including floating to other hospital departments.
• Women & Children Float Pool only - Place and maintain selected components of intravenous therapy which includes initiate or discontinue an intravenous site. In addition, assess and maintain an intravenous site.
• Women & Children Float Pool only - Assist with RN delegated assessments.

Cardiovascular:

• Demonstrates Radiation Safety Practices.
• Maintains EKG Rhythm recognition Competency.
• Participates in inventory control of supplies through expiration date, par level checks and communication for ordering of supplies; stocks and rotates supplies as needed.
• Collaborates with Sterile Processing PRN to maintain optimal inventory of clean instruments.
• Maintains up-to-date physician preference cards.
• Assists with patient cares, including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs.
• Provides clerical support duties.
• Assures unit supply areas, carts, and rooms are cleaned and stocked. Takes responsibility for reporting shortages and maintenance issues when observed.
• Scrubs Cardiac Cath, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, and Structural Heart procedures in CV lab and Hybrid OR.
• Participates in on-call schedule, which includes taking primary call phone.
• Schedules cases as needed.
• Pulls venous and arterial lines.
• Assists with orientation and preceptorship for new personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 manager toward the organization.
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by manager.

Professional Experience

• Birthplace - Minimum of one year experience as a Surgical Tech, Patient Care Tech, CNA or Paramedic required.

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

Physical Requirements

Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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

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.