Surgical Aide

Description

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Full time

Day Shift

Mercy One North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, Mercy One North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology.

Mercy One North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.

Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Surgical Aide!

As a Surgical Aide at Mercy One, you will support a safe and secure environment for both patients and staff. Responsibilities include implementing AORN Standards of Care and following Mercy Medical Center–North Iowa Operating Room Policies and Procedures. Duties include cleaning operating rooms, assisting with patient positioning and transportation, and maintaining inventory of supplies.

Days - Full time Days

• High school diploma required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (on-site training available if needed).

• Successful completion of a formal Nurse Aide training program (transcript or certificate required), OR
• Current enrollment in a Scrub Technologist program, OR
• Current enrollment in an ADN or BSN program with successful completion of the first semester (ADN) or first year (BSN), OR
• Graduate of an ADN, Diploma, BSN, or LPN program.

• Education assistance available
• Day‑one benefits for positions 16+ hours/week (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• Competitive wages with weekend and evening differentials
• Generous PTO program
• Retirement savings plan with employer match beginning on day one

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit Mercy One Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Mercy One Health System circle of care.

Want to learn more about Mercy One North? :
Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center

Mason City is North Iowa’s cultural, entertainment and economic hub. Just 120 miles north of Des Moines and 135 miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul, it offers eclectic shopping, unique dining and a vibrant community where events are part of everyday life. With excellent schools, picturesque neighborhoods, quality health care and diverse career opportunities, Mason City is truly a great place to call home.

Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa, is a full-service acute‑care hospital with a long-standing family medicine residency program dating back to 1974, with a focus on training rural physicians. It's recognized in 2024 by the American Heart Association with multiple Get With The Guidelines® and Mission:
Lifeline® awards for stroke, ST‑elevation myocardial infarction, non‑ST‑elevation myocardial infarction diabetes, resuscitation and rural stroke care — highlighting excellence in cardiovascular and stroke treatment.

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.