Surgical Technologist II

• Employment Type:

• Full time

• Shift:

• Day Shift

• Description:

• Summary:

• At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you need medical attention.

Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers. Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines?

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Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines (https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/find-a-location/)

• Join the MercyOne Family!
• We are looking to hire a Surgical Technician to join our Operating Room.

The Surgical Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure including the instruments, equipment, and supplies. They must maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure. Will scrub more general cases which may include general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and plastics. May also be 2nd, 3rd or 4th scrub in all surgical specialties. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision, values, and cultural beliefs of MercyOne.

• Schedule:

• + Full-time, 40 hours per week.

• General Requirements:

• + Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology; completion of surgical tech apprenticeship or military program.

+ Or graduate of an LPN program with Surgical experience; or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency. + CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa. CST certification is required within 18 months of hire if working in Illinois. LPN license is required if you are a graduate of an LPN program. + No prior experience is required. + BLS. Mandatory Reporter. + Ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability; and the ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity. + Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System's circle of care.

• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran