Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)

OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

Surgical Technician

Job Type: Full-Time Days

Schedule: 40 Hours/week Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Health Group LLC is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technicianjoining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

A Surgical Technicianwho excels in this role:

• Prepares the surgical suite with drapes solutions instruments equipment and supplies; ensures equipment and instruments are in good working order

• Assists with preparing transporting positioning and draping patients

• Passes instruments to physicians during surgery and continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies

• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory

• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education

• Provides qualify patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Patient Populations Served: Neonate Infant Early Childhood Late Childhood Adolescent Young Adult Middle Adult Older Adult.

• Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic Clinical Insurance Financial Complete Medical Record.

• Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present.

• Physical Requirements: Frequent standing walking lifting/moving patients and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards including blood and bodily fluids hazardous medications and latex.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Graduate of a surgical technology program

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 6 months prior experience in another facility

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE :

• BLS preferred

More about Ottumwa Health Group LLC

At Ottumwa Health Group LLC your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart we offer the best of both worldsnational strength and resources combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Health Group LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.