Location: Decorah, IA
Profession: Tech

Posted: 5/14/2026
Salary: $1840.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Variable

Job Details

Job Title

Surgical Technologist

Location

Decorah, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Primary schedule is Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM–3:30 PM); start times may vary as early as 6:00 AM based on surgical case load. Position includes on-call rotation approximately one night per two-week pay period, every 5th to 6th weekend, and holiday call rotation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in a variety of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, OB/GYN, Podiatry, Urology, and Dental procedures
  • Prepare and maintain the sterile field before, during, and after surgical procedures
  • Anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team throughout each case
  • Participate in on-call rotation, including overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage
  • Adhere to all facility policies, safety protocols, and mandatory reporting requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
  • American Heart Association BLS certification required
  • Completion of State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter training
  • Must be able to remain within 30 minutes of the facility while on-call
  • Experience across multiple surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, OB/GYN, Podiatry, Urology, and Dental

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) preferred
  • Prior experience in a multi-specialty surgical environment

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-specialty surgical setting with a collaborative care team
  • 13-week contract offering stable, consistent full-time hours with a structured schedule

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