Certified Surgical Tech

Greater Regional has an opportunity for a full time Certified Surgical Tech. The surgical tech will scrub for surgical cases in the instrument and assist roles with a case mix of general, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, GI endoscopy, podiatry, urology, cataracts and more. Duties will also include reprocessing instruments, restocking supplies, ordering supplies and equipment maintenance activities. The candidate must be dependable and ready to work in a fast paced environment, with strong communication and critical thinking skills. A 20 to 30 minute on call response time is required. Schedule for this role will be day shift Monday through Friday with evening, weekend, and holiday call. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Sets up tables, instruments, and supplies required for specific operations.


• Assists in preparation and draping of patient and operative area.


• Prepares and passes instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed in the operative procedure and maintains a correct count of instruments, needles, sponges & sharps.


• Assists in the maintenance and care of specimens


• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies.


• Cleans tables, room, and changes linen.


• Cleans and stocks storage shelves as required.


• Assists with various surgical and table equipment, positioning patients and application of synthetic casts and dressings.


• Prepares and maintains the sterile field for the surgical procedure.


• Assist in Recovery Room as assigned under the supervision of an RN.


• Knowledgeable about care and treatments of life spectrum patients (neonate to geriatric) as it pertains to the practice of ORT.


• Responsible for the reprocessing of sterile supplies/equipment.


• Maintain/order supplies and equipment for all surgical procedures.


• Cleans and stocks ORs as required.


• Maintains equipment/instruments in working order. Able to troubleshoot, identify problems, make corrections, or contact appropriate personnel for repairs.

Recruitment Bonus:

We are now offering a Clinical Recruiting Bonus of $25,000 dollars for new employees! Rehires are not eligible for this bonus. This bonus will be paid out over four years. You will remain eligible for payments after hire so long as there is no drop below full-time in employment status. MUST be a certified surgical tech to receive this sign on bonus. 

Each payout is forgiven on the anniversary date that it is paid, giving you the freedom to earn as much or as little as you would like! This is our way of thanking you for choosing Greater Regional Health, and we hope you continue choosing us!

The bonus will be paid out as follows:

6-month anniversary               $5,000.00

1-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

2-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

3-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

4-year anniversary                  $5,000.00

NHSC Loan Repayment Approved Site:

Did you know Greater Regional Health is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) practice site? Being an NHSC practice site is a great way for us to attract the talent we need while providing patients with premiere access to the care they deserve.

Primary care, mental health, and dental health providers have access to a suite of loan repayment and scholarship programs such as NHSC, Nurse Corps, and Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment programs. More information: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/

Disclaimer:

For the 8th year in a row, Greater Regional has been named one of the Top 50 Workplaces in Iowa, which we credit to our employees shared cultural values. We are also proud to announce Greater Regional is one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation 7 years running. Greater Regional offers an outstanding benefits package to all full-time employees which includes IPERS, tuition reimbursement, wellness screenings, wellness reimbursements, and more. Patients have a choice in health care, they choose Greater Regional Health. You have a choice in employment, choose Greater Regional Health! Apply online or call Jade Wilbourne at 641-782-3679 if you have questions regarding your application. 

***In order for current employees to be eligible to receive a referral bonus, the applicant cannot have worked at GRH previously and the applicant must include the full name of a current GRH employee on their UKG application in the blank provided. New hires must be hired for a regular, non-casual position to be eligible for bonus. New hires must not drop status for two years after hire for referring employee to get the full bonus. Managers will not be eligible if referring a new team member to their respective department.***