Student Surgical Tech | 40 hours per week | Surgical Services
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LocationFort Madison, Iowa
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Graduate of a certified tech program or hospital trained through a formal education program
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security operations
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Actively looking for ways to help people
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of works, rules of composition, and grammar
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program or hospital trained through a formal education program
Certified Surgical Technician
Benefits
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Employee discounts
Long term disability
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment
Paid time off
Education assistance
Employee assistance program
Employee referral bonus
Discounted meals
Paid parental leave
Employee service recognition
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary short term disability
Voluntary critical illness
Voluntary accident insurance
Hospital indemnity
Job Details:
Scheduled Hours: 6:55am - 3:25pm, on call and weekend rotation required
Job Description:
A Brief Overview
Assists in surgical procedures under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepares the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment. Functions within the sterile field by passing instruments and other supplies to surgeons and providing visualization through retraction. Provides high quality care to the surgical patients.
What you will do
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Active participation in surgical consciousness.
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Assure each operating room has the correct case cart, supplies, equipment and instrumentation according to individual provider preferences.
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Monitor and maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
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Prepares surgical instrumentation that will be used during procedures and assures proper assembly and function.
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Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
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Pass surgical instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons’ assistants. Hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
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Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
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Prepare dressings and apply or assist with their application following surgery.
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Participates in room turnover.
Qualifications
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H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
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Graduate of a certified tech program or hospital trained through a formal education program Required
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Demonstrates knowledge and ensures competency and comprehension of all regularory standards.
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Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and company.
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Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
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The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
•
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
•
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
•
Actively looking for ways to help people.
•
Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.
•
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of works, rules of composition, and grammar.
•
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Certified Surgical Technician Preferred
Qualifications:
Required: Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program or hospital trained through a formal education program.
Specialties at each campus:
FM: ENT, Gastroenterology, General, OB/Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Podiatry, Urology
Benefits:
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
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Competitive base pay
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Matching retirement programs
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Health, Dental and Vision plans
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Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
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Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
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Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
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Paid time off (PTO)
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Education Assistance Program
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Discounted cafeteria meals
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Paid Parental Leave
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Employee Service Recognition program
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Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Legal
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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