Neurosurgery Surgical Technologist
Mason City, Iowa
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

Surgical Technician

Location: Mason City, Iowa
Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM (mostly day shift)
Schedule:

• Every third weekend coverage
• Call requirement: 10-12 days per month
• Holiday rotation as needed by department

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty: Surgical Technician with Neurosurgery experience

Job Description

• 8-hour shifts, schedule may vary depending on department needs
• Primarily working in Neuro Operating Room

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technician with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification or NBSTSA certification required
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neurosurgery experience required
• Must meet all required immunizations and health screenings, including but not limited to:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (including booster proof or approved exemption)
  • MMR (proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series (titers not accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine or approved declination
  • Varicella vaccination or IgG titer
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA TB test (with chest x-ray if positive, per regional requirements)
  • Tdap vaccine (declinations accepted if no pediatric interaction)
• Fit test required for certain Iowa locations prior to start
• Physical/Health Statement confirming fitness to work (exam within last year)
• Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen completed within 30 days of start (NO THC)
• Specialty-specific competency testing and CORE exam within the last year

Professional and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, county for last 7 years) and SSN verification within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest academic degree or diploma/GED
• EPLS, OIG, NSO, OFAC checks within 30 days of start
• Signed confidentiality, conflict of interest, code of conduct, integrity and audit services forms
• System access form completed one week before start
• Child and Adult Dependent Abuse Training (Iowa only)
• Non-employee upload form fully completed and uploaded
• Skills checklist provided by agency for clinical contractors
• Color vision test

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• This is a Long-Term Assignment (LTA).