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Surgical Technologist I - OR, Mercy Cedar Rapids
$47k-57k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital 10 Months Ago
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Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is Hiring a Surgical Technologist I - OR, Mercy Cedar Rapids Near Rapids, IA

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This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by proficiently performing technical skills and providing assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Will also function proficiently as a first scrub in one additional specialty and may function in the second circulator role.
Job Duties
  • Understands and uses instrumentation/equipment properly considering the maintenance, safety and availability.
  • Conducts accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts according to departmental policies in conjunction with RN. Performs first scrub role on core cases.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use or protective barrier equipment.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.
  • Ensures all necessary items and equipment are in the room prior to case.
  • Demonstrates basic anatomy related to procedures
  • Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services and anticipates the surgeon’s requests.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.
Department Specific Duties
  • Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures
  • Maintains technical skill level and adapts to changes in surgical technique and operative intervention modalities.
  • Demonstrates constructive approach during all interactions with staff and nurse manager toward the organization
  • Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by nurse manager
Professional Experience
  • None
Education
  • Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience required.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
  • Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association required
Physical Demand Requirements
  • Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Hospital

SALARY

$47k-57k (estimate)

POST DATE

07/21/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/01/2024

WEBSITE

www.mercycare.org

HEADQUARTERS

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SIZE

7,500 - 15,000

CEO

Jon Sweet

REVENUE

$500M - $1B

INDUSTRY

Hospital

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About Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

MercyCare Community Physicians has fifteen family practice clinics throughout the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, including in Center Point, Hiawatha, Marion, Monticello, Mount Vernon, North Liberty and Tama. Two urgent care facilities and four specialty clinics are also part of the MCCP system. MCCP also offers billing and other administrative services to clients of its Managed Services Organizations. Established in 1995, MCCP is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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