Rochester Regional Health·Muscatine, Iowa
The OR Surgical Tech acts as the primary scrub technician handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. They are responsible for maintaining sterility in the operating room and assisting in the guidance of medical and nursing students.
SUMMARY As an OR Surgical Tech, you are crucial in the efficiency and overall success of operations. You will assist the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub tech who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures, ensuring sterilization at every point of the process. STATUS: LOCATION: DEPARTMENT: SCHEDULE: ATTRIBUTES
CME maintenance. Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year Supply check & sterilization. Ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available and sterilized for surgical procedures and proper operation Orientation. Assist in guiding medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit Draping & maintenance. Assist with draping procedures and demonstrates vigilance in maintaining overall sterility in the operation room Unit development. Help identify goals and objectives of the unit EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $27.50 - $33.50 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must be able to maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year. The role requires the physical ability to move objects up to 50 pounds and perform frequent walking, standing, and squatting.
Market context
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