Endoscopy Surgical Technician
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
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, and more.
Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours per week
Shift: Days (6:30am - 3:00pm)
On call every 4th weekend
Minimum 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.
- Position Highlights and Benefits:
- We care about your well-being—both physical and mental—with a comprehensive benefits package
- Effective Day 1 benefits for positions 16 hours per week or greater, including medical, dental, vision, and more
- Wellness programs to support your 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 1Retirement planning resources
- Life insurance coverage
- Ministry/Facility Information:
- MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center 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. We serve a population over 260,000.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.
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.
