Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)
Lifepoint Health
- Location
- Onsite (Ottumwa, IA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Surgical Technician to prepare surgical suites, assist physicians during procedures, and maintain sterile environments. This role supports patient care across all age groups in a community-focused healthcare setting.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with match
Perks
- Free gym memberships
- Tuition assistance
- Mental wellness programs
Full job details
OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Surgical Technician
Job Type: Full-Time | Days
Schedule: 40 Hours/week, Rotating Weekends
Your experience matters
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Surgical Technician who excels in this role:
Prepares the surgical suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies; ensures equipment and instruments are in good working order
Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients
Passes instruments to physicians during surgery and continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies
Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education
Provides qualify patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Information
Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present.
Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Graduate of a surgical technology program
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 6 months prior experience in another facility
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE :
BLS preferred
More about Ottumwa Health Group, LLC
At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds—national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.
EEOC Statement
Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.