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What You’ll Do As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in supporting safe, efficient, and high‑quality surgical care. Working under the supervision of the RN, you’ll ensure surgeons and the surgical team have everything they need for successful procedures. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the RN and surgical team by assisting with limited direct patient care.
Handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures. Maintaining a strong understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. Ensuring a sterile field is properly set up, maintained, and protected throughout the procedure.
Cleaning, preparing, and packaging instruments for disinfection and sterilization. Assisting with room turnover between cases, including cleaning and preparing the environment for the next patient. Upholding patient safety standards and maintaining required clinical competencies based on scope and training.
Adhering to AORN Recommended Practices and departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrating responsibility in time management, resource use, and supply handling. Participating as a collaborative and supportive team member.
Performing other duties as assigned. Preferred Experience One year of surgical experience
& Experience Basic knowledge of surgical principles, standards, and practices Ability to respond appropriately to changes, problems, and emergency situations Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions Strong communication and interpersonal skills Basic computer skills Excellent customer service skills Flexibility and accountability in daily work What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a detail‑oriented, safety‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced surgical environment and is committed to delivering exceptional care as part of a collaborative team.
Required Education & Credentials Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or an LPN program Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Certification in Surgical Technology or LPN licensure in the State of Iowa About Cass Health Cass Health is a thriving, independent rural health system in southwest Iowa, serving more than 40,000 unique patients annually and supporting over 150,000 outpatient encounters across our hospital and four rural health clinics.
Our team includes nearly 500 employees, more than 80 providers, and over 100 volunteers, making us the largest employer in Cass County and one of the largest Critical Access Hospitals in Iowa. We are proud to be consistently recognized for excellence, including being named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2017, a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2021, a Top Iowa Workplace for over a decade, and an HFMA MAP Award winner for Revenue Cycle Performance.
Cass Health Benefits Cass Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, employer-paid life and long-term disability coverage, participation in IPERS and a 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off and short-term disability, and tuition reimbursement with continuing education support.
About the role
As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in supporting safe, efficient, and high‑quality surgical care. Working under the supervision of the RN, you’ll ensure surgeons and the surgical team have everything they need for successful procedures.