Surgical Tech Student

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Description:

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.

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: 

• This is a non-working position available to student currently enrolled in a Surgical Tech program

• Will agree to work for MercyOne at least 18-months as a full-time Surgical Tech (CST) post completion of their Surgical Tech program

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Current enrollment in a Surgical Technologist program

• Must be within the last 6 months of the Surgical Tech program in order to be considered. (If you are enrolled in a Surgical Tech program but will not graduate within 6 months you will be added to a "future pool"

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• $1,000 monthly financial support for 6 months

• Reimbursement up to $500 for applicable board/certification or licensure fees

• Benefit eligibility effective Day 1 in Surgical Tech position (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) 

• 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.

EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com

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.