Surgical Technician; CST

Surgical Technician (CST) – Mercy One

We are looking to hire a Surgical Technician to join our Operating Room. The Surgical Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure, including the instruments, equipment, and supplies. They must maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure, scrub general cases such as general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and plastics, and may serve as 2nd, 3rd, or 4th scrub in all surgical specialties.

Full time

Day Shift

$7,000 Sign-on Bonus Offered.

• Full-time, 36 to 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Days 0600–1830 (shift start & end times may vary).
• 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift options available.
• Includes "on call" rotation.

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology; completion of a surgical tech apprenticeship or military program.
• Or graduate of an LPN program with surgical experience; or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency.
• CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa; required within 18 months of hire if working in Illinois.
• LPN license required if you are a graduate of an LPN program.
• No prior experience is required.
• BLS certified; mandatory reporter.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people; work under pressure with a large degree of independence and accountability; accept responsibility for direction, control, or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often shifting from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

Mercy One Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. With 491 licensed beds across three medical centers, each providing 24‑hour emergency lifesaving care, Mercy One is there for you in critical moments.

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.