OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Operating Room Surgical TechnicianThis 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:Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services and anticipates the surgeons requests.Demonstrates basic anatomy related to proceduresEnsures all necessary items and equipment are in the room prior to case.Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.Demonstrates knowledge of techniques procedures and correct use or protective barrier equipment.Conducts accurate sponge needle and instrument counts according to departmental policies in conjunction with RN.Performs first scrub role on core cases.Understands and uses instrumentation/equipment properly considering the maintenance safety and availability.Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities and promptly reports any unsafe conditions situations incidents and injuries.Department Specific Duties:Birthplace/ Women & Children Float Pool:Responsible for OR continuous readiness throughout shift.Assures that all specimens are correctly labeled and taken to lab/pathology in a timely mannerPerforms scrub and/or surgical assist duties for cesarean sections vaginal deliveries and other obstetrical surgeriesCollaborates with Sterile Processing PRN to maintain optimal inventory of clean instrumentsMaintains up-to-date physician preference cards for vaginal and cesarean deliveriesAssists with patient cares including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs giving newborn baths performing newborn hearing screens nursery observation and circumcision assistance in Birthplace NICU and Pediatric areaPerforms and documents patient rounds: asks about patient comfort and needs removes trays tidies rooms assists to bathroom etc.Participates in vaginal deliveries by setting up delivery tables assisting with bed adjustments and responds to requests by RN and physician after delivery assists RN to clean the room as neededProvides clerical support duties including patient admissions and telephone communicationsResponsible for all qualify control checks per unit policy including blanket and fluid warmers glucometers and medical gasesParticipates in inventory control of supplies through expiration date par level checks and communication with authorized Birthplace personnel for ordering of supplies stocks and rotates supplies as neededAssures unit supply areas carts warmers beds and rooms are cleaned and stocked. Takes responsibility for reporting shortages and maintenance issues when observedOther duties as assigned including floating to other hospital departments.Women & Children Float Pool only:Place and maintain selected components of intravenous therapy which includes initiate or discontinue an intravenous site. In addition assess and maintain an intravenous site.Assist with RN delegated assessments.Cardiovascular:Demonstrates Radiation Safety Practices.Maintains EKG Rhythm recognition Competency.Participates in inventory control of supplies through expiration date par level checks and communication for ordering of supplies stocks and rotates supplies as needed.Collaborates with Sterile Processing PRN to maintain optimal inventory of clean instruments.Maintains up-to-date physician preference cards.Assists with patient cares including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs.Provides clerical support duties.Assures unit supply areas carts and rooms are cleaned and stocked. Takes responsibility for reporting shortages and maintenance issues when observed.Scrubs Cardiac Cath Interventional Radiology Electrophysiology and Structural Heart procedures in CV lab and Hybrid OR.Participates in on-call schedule which includes taking primary call phone.Schedules cases as needed.Pulls venous and arterial lines.Assists with orientation and preceptorship for new personnel.Other duties as assigned.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 manager toward the organization.Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments as observed by manager.Professional Experience:Birthplace - Minimum of one year experience as a Surgical Tech Patient Care Tech CNA or Paramedic required.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 requiredPhysical Requirements:Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate Type:HourlyMercy is an independent community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity equity and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.