Surgical Technologist

Full Time, Days 6:30am-3:00pm

$5000 Sign On Bonus for External Hires

Step into a fast-paced, highly rewarding role where your skills directly impact patient outcomes every day. As a Surgical Technologist, you'll be a vital part of the operating room team-working side by side with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia to deliver exceptional care. You'll expertly prepare and manage instruments, supplies, and equipment while anticipating the surgeon's needs and supporting seamless procedures from start to finish.

Guided by the Lead OR Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, you'll use your technical expertise and attention to detail to maintain a safe, sterile environment and ensure the highest standards of patient care throughout every operation. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and take pride in precision, teamwork, and making a difference in the moments that matter most, this is the role for you.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Sets up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment and medication/solutions needed for procedure.
• Counts sponges, sharps and instruments according to policy.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing a sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure
• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedures
• Assists the anesthesia provider.
• Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury.
• Assists with applying tourniquets and monitors before the procedure begins.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification is required