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Surgical Technician

  • CHI Health Missouri Valley
  • Missouri Valley, Iowa
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $23.11 - $34.38 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-457790
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Surgery
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Day Shift
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Technician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

** Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus **

** Up to $7,000 Educational Assistance **

Essential Function

  • Performs surgical technology tasks and functions that are performed with other members of the surgical team that includes:
    • Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safely.
    • Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile techniques.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedure.
    • Performs tasks in the sterile field.
  • Performs in the role of scrub nurse according to the plan of patient care and departmental staffing needs.
  • Performs duties according to department specific expectations as identified and assigned.
  • Assists with patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner.
  • Adheres to aseptic practices providing and maintaining a safe environment.
  • Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure.
  • Functions in the role of assistant as necessary under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
  • Demonstrates an appropriate level of understanding, awareness, and compliance with applicable Joint Commission, Federal, State and agency laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

Required

  • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program, upon hire or
  • completion of on the job training as a scrub tech and minimum of 5 years' experience, upon hire or
  • Completion of an accredited medical personnel program such as but not limited to CNA, MA, LPN, EMT I / II, or SPD tech who are willing to do on the job training with a structured competency regimen, upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire


Preferred

  • 1 year experience and
Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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