Surgical Tech

• Area of Interest: Allied Health

• Sign On Bonus: $5,000

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8

• Department: Operating Room

• Shift: 8 hour days

• Job ID: 166872

Overview

Certified Surgical Technologist

Marshalltown Hospital

Full Time; 32 Hours per week; Varied Day Shift; No Overnight or Weekend Call

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

The Certified Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist collaborates with the team to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that instrumentation functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Surgical Technologist is proficient in the role of first or second scrub person, or assistant circulator during procedures within one specialty area.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

• Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure in their assigned specialty area. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.

• Participates in collaborative review of pertinent patient information for accuracy of procedure and associated factors influencing preparedness for procedure. (i.e. H&P, Consents, Radiographic reports)

• Assisting in circulating duties, will obtain additional instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary while the surgical procedure is in progress. Monitors conditions in the operating room and constantly assesses the needs of the patient and surgical team.

• In the second assisting role, carries out technical tasks other than cutting, clamping, and suturing of tissue. This role is distinct from that of the first assistant and may, in some circumstances, be performed at the same time as the scrub role.

• Strives to enhance personal technical and clinical competence in all job related duties.

• Assists with orientation of new departmental personnel. Participates in the clinical instruction of students as assigned in the operating room.

Quality of Care

• Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

• Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety. Demonstrates knowledge of Standard and Transmission Based Precautions. Observes and promptly reports any unusual occurrences.

• Organizes, cleans, and maintains unit work areas, supplies, and equipment. Assists with inventory control by reporting needs.

• Assists in room turnover by cleaning furniture and equipment according to established End of Case Cleaning guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and graduation from a nationally accredited surgical technology program.

• Internal applicants, in good standing, with 3 or more year of recent operating room experience, who are eligible for certification, will be considered in place of education requirement for completion of surgical technology program.

• Certified through a national certifying body . Must maintain active certification throughout employment.

Preferred:

• Associate Degree or higher encouraged.