Weekend Baylor OR Aide

Employment Type: Full time | Shift: Day Shift

About the Role

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics.

As an OR Aide at MercyOne, you will be responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, distribution, and recording of patient reusable supplies and equipment and the decontamination and assembly of instruments for the OR and throughout the hospital and Mercy Family clinics. The OR Aide / Instrument Technician ensures OR case carts are properly set up and assures all instruments necessary for procedures are ready for surgical use. As a member of the surgical team, you will help provide a safe and secure environment for patients and staff while assisting in the implementation of AORN Standards of Care, MercyOne North Iowa, and Operating Room Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize, distribute, and record patient reusable supplies and equipment.
• Decontaminate and assemble instruments for the OR and throughout the hospital and clinics.
• Set up OR case carts, ensuring all necessary instruments are included for surgical procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
• Adapt to learn new instruments and table setups as required by surgical procedures.

Requirements

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to meet departmental “on call” requirements.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintain current status.
• Complete Mandatory Reporting requirement within 6 months of hire and renew every 5 years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate required, with an interest in continuing education.
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Preferred: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Supply Technician) Certificate within the second year of employment.
• Preferred: CST (Certified Surgical Technician) Certificate will be accepted.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

About the Organization

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties and is a 342-bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11-bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota, serving a population of over 260,000.

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 embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.