Surgical Tech (CST) or LPN – Endoscopy

Full-time, day shift position.

What You Will Do

• Assist the surgical team in Endoscopy by preparing operating rooms and supporting procedures under the supervision of the circulating nurse
• Verify correct surgical site, assist with patient transport as needed, and prepare the pre-operative site
• Review OR schedules, note changes to procedures, and gather required equipment, instruments, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards
• Perform surgical scrub, don sterile gown and gloves, and participate in opening and maintaining the sterile field
• Instrument surgical cases, pass instruments to surgeons, and anticipate needs to support uninterrupted procedures
• Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with policy
• Assist with prepping and draping patients and gowning and gloving surgical team members
• Prepare sterile dressings and ensure all equipment is functioning properly, reporting any malfunctions

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Start times between 6 am and 8 am; end times between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm
• Later starts on Thursdays
• Minimal on-call rotation dependent on department need, with a 30-minute response time

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology; completion of surgical tech apprenticeship or military program; graduate of an LPN program with surgical experience; or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency
• CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa
• LPN license required if graduate of LPN program
• No prior experience required
• Previous endo/GI experience preferred

Benefits

• Effective Day 1 benefits for positions 16 hours per week or greater, including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness programs to support overall health
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Competitive wages, including weekend and night shift differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Long- and short-term leave options
• Retirement savings program with employer match starting Day 1
• Retirement planning resources
• Life insurance coverage

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342-bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa, serving 15 counties with a population of over 260,000. The facility employs more than 3,000 colleagues and has a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals.