Surgical Tech, First Assist

Location: Silvis

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Day Shift

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* Description:

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Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Surgical Tech, First Assist!

As a Surg Tech First Assist, under limited supervision, provides care to patients of all ages experiencing surgical intervention. Serves as an assistant to the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Practices directly under the supervision and direction of the surgeon, registered nurse, or physician assistant during the intra-operative phase of patient care. Demonstrates involvement in professional activities, through reading professional journals, participation in educational programs and meetings, and collegial interchange.

Adheres to the principles of Service Excellence Guiding Behaviors and the philosophy and mission of Mercy One in all aspects of job performance

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* Position Title:

** Surgical Tech
- First Assist

** Department** : OR/Recovery

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* Schedule:

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* + Day Shift

+ Full Time 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week)

** General Requirements:*
* + Requires completion of an accredited course in OR technology.

+ Must have certification as a Surgical Technologist First Assistant through an accredited authority.

+ Requires a minimum of two years' experience in operating room clinical practice with demonstrated proficiency in peri-operative practice as a scrub and first assistant.

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification is required unless a doctor's release is provided, in which case yearly proficiency must be demonstrated through oral a written testing.

+ Maintains a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of Mercy One.

+ Demonstrates clinical competence and serves as a role model in clinical practice

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* Education:

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* + Associate's degree

+ Field Of Study:
Surgical Technology

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Pay Range: $31.18 - $46.78 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

** Our Commitment*
* Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran