Surgical Aide

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: The surgical aide provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric surgical patients under the supervision of the registered nurse. Position Purpose: As a member of the surgical team, the surgical aide supports a safe and secure environment for both patients and staff. Responsibilities include implementing AORN Standards of Care and following Mercy Medical Center–North Iowa Operating Room Policies and Procedures. Duties include cleaning operating rooms, assisting with patient positioning and transportation, and maintaining inventory of supplies. Schedule: This is a PRN (as needed) position with flexible scheduling. Shifts may include: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on department needs. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school diploma required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (on-site training available if needed). Preferred Qualifications: One of the following is encouraged: Successful completion of a formal Nurse Aide training program (transcript or certificate required), OR Current enrollment in a Scrub Technologist program, OR Current enrollment in an ADN or BSN program with successful completion of the first semester (ADN) or first year (BSN), OR Graduate of an ADN, Diploma, BSN, or LPN program. Position Highlights and Benefits: Education assistance available Day-one benefits for positions 16 hours/week (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) Competitive wages with weekend and evening differentials Generous PTO program Retirement savings plan with employer match beginning on day one Ministry/Facility Information: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342-bed regional referral and teaching hospital located in Mason City, Iowa, serving more than 260,000 residents across 15 counties in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. Our team includes over 3,000 colleagues and nearly 500 physicians and health professionals, making us the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa includes over 25 primary care and specialty clinics across the region. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds and protected statuses. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.