Surgical Technician Main OR
Job description
MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals – MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) – along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Program
Responsibilities
$5,000 Sign On Bonus!
GENERAL SUMMARY :
Delivers intraoperative care to the surgical patient, primarily in the scrub role. Serves the patients from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Scrubs surgical cases in own specialty independently and in other areas with minimal direction.
- Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and functioning and seeks appropriate resource when necessary.
- Assists in the circulating role under the direct supervision of R.N.
- Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia and other O.R. team members.
- Provides a safe environment for patient and staff by adhering to standards of aseptic technique and department/hospital policy.
- Communicates effectively with patient, staff and physicians.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :
- Participates in orientation of new personnel.
- Assists in maintenance of physician preference cards.
- Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
- Attends department meetings and inservices.
Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
- Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program.
- Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
- Proof of completion of Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
- Ability to read, write and speak English language.
Pay Range
$20.62 - $28.35 /hour
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