Surgical Technologist III (CST) - Heart Team

Full-time, day shift position with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

About the role

The surgical technologist prepares the operating room for surgical cases across all specialties, instruments procedures, and anticipates the surgeon's needs using principles of medical asepsis. This role operates within MercyOne North Iowa Standards of Care, AORN Standards of Care and Practice, and Operating Room Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists the circulating nurse in assessing patient needs and developing/implementing the plan of care.
• Provides care to all surgical patients in accordance with operating room performance standards, physician preference cards, and AORN Standards of Care and Practice.
• Assists in setting up operating rooms and securing safe patient transport when needed.
• Confirms surgical site correctness, prepares the pre-operative site, instruments the case, manages the sterile field and specimens, and turns over the room under circulating nurse supervision.
• Serves as a steward for hospital resources, meeting productivity expectations and maintaining accurate surgeon preference cards.
• Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies during procedures and within the department.
• Develops and maintains knowledge/skills in all surgical specialties.
• Participates in specialty team call (10-12 days per month) with a 30-minute response time.

Requirements

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program or graduate of an LPN program with surgical experience.
• Certification as a surgical technologist required.
• LPN license required if graduate of an LPN program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience functioning as a Surgical Technologist.
• Proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-LIVE class, American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 60 days of hire.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire (per State of Iowa guidelines).

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus (limited time).
• Education assistance offered.
• Day 1 benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and more) for positions 16+ hours per week.
• Competitive wages with weekend and night differentials.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retirement savings program with employer match starting Day 1.

Schedule

• Day shift: 8-hour shifts.