Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC·Grimes, Iowa
The role involves scrubbing surgical cases for bone, muscle, joint, and spine procedures while maintaining a safe, aseptic environment. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and assisting in the circulating role under RN supervision.
Description Iowa Orthopedic Center is actively seeking a motivated Surgical Technician or RN who Scrubs to join our team at our state of the art Ambulatory Surgery Center. In this role, you will care for patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, and be an integral team member providing surgical support for all bone, muscle, joint and spine cases. This role offers a dynamic and team-oriented environment focused on mutual support and improvement of patient outcomes.
As a Center of Excellence, every team member at Iowa Ortho—from the surgeons to the administrative staff—strives to provide the highest quality medical care possible. If you enjoy working alongside some of the best medical providers in the state and you place patient care above all else, there may be a place for you at Iowa Ortho.
Daytime hours, Monday - Friday
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Scrubs surgical cases.
Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and functioning and seeks appropriate resource when necessary.
Assists in the circulating role under the direct supervision of RN.
Prepares for surgical cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of patient, surgeon, anesthesia provider and other OR team members.
Provides a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to standards of aseptic technique and department policy.
Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, team members and ancillary staff.
Participates in the performance improvement process and adheres to regulatory compliance throughout the organization.
Completion of Surgical Technology program or past comparable job experience Or...RN license to practice in State of Iowa Strong understanding of aseptic technique in the operating room Knowledge of medical terminology related to surgical procedures Prior experience in Orthopedics preferred Ability to maintain a BLS qualification for Surg Tech, ACLS for RN Ability to perform in situations requiring set limits, standards and strict adherence to established procedures and guidelines Excellent data collection and documentation skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Ability to maintain composure in emergency, critical and/or uncommon situations
Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare! *Please note our first point of contact may be by email. Please check your spam folder, as unknown senders sometimes wind up in spam or junk.
Iowa Ortho is a privately held medical practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at Iowa Ortho will be required to complete a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.
Iowa Ortho is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Iowa Ortho is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Market context
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