UnityPoint Health·Des Moines, Iowa
Responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room and supporting surgeons during procedures. Duties include assembling equipment, performing counts of instruments and sponges, and assisting with patient positioning and care.
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The Surgical Technologist I-Certified is responsible for preparing and maintaining the operating room, supporting in patient preparation, and deploying sterile techniques throughout the procedure to ensure a sterile and safe surgical environment.
The role works as an integral part of the surgical team, anticipating the surgeon's needs, handling specimens, and assisting during surgery under the supervision of surgeons and perioperative team members.
The role participates in continuous learning, supports infection control protocols, and ensures adherence to safety guidelines to improve patient outcomes and team efficiency.
Why UnityPoint Health?
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.
Utilizes critical thinking in performance of job duties and maintains responsibility relating to surgical technology. Coordinates activities with registered nurses and other coworkers in planning and implementing care within hospital policies and legal limitations. Prepares the operating room for the arrival of surgical patients, assembles equipment, supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards and type of procedure. Assists the circulating nurse with patient care activities including transporting patient, surgical scrub prep, positioning, application of cautery ground pad, and tourniquet cuff. Performs urinary bladder catheterizations under the supervision of the circulating nurse. Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field. Uses aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies. Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts. Demonstrates correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications. Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating surgical technology knowledge and skills in the operating room in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. 90% Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment. Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area. Assists patients with activities of daily living. Answers patient call lights. Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area. Takes and records vital signs and weights. Monitors and records intake and output. Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction. Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment. Performs procedures specific to the assigned area. Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area. Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area. Labels all specimens in accordance with standards. Demonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service. Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
EDUCATION: Graduate of an approved surgical technology or LPN program. Must read, write, speak and comprehend fluent English. Must have basic computer skills with the ability to advance to intermediate computer skills. EXPERIENCE: Prefer reference of stable work history. Prefer knowledge of hospital work setting. Able to function in team setting with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Previous operating room surgical technology experience preferred. Qualifications/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Graduate of an approved surgical technology or LPN program. Must read, write, speak and comprehend fluent English. Must have basic computer skills with the ability to advance to intermediate computer skills. Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within one year of employment or an LPN license.
Requires graduation from an approved surgical technology or LPN program and fluency in English. Certification by the NBSTSA or an LPN license is required within one year of employment.
Market context
In Iowa, nursing roles often stay competitive because healthcare employers need candidates who are already in an accredited RN program and hold required certifications such as BLS for Healthcare Providers and Mandatory Reporter training. This role may appeal to applicants seeking a monthly stipend plus licensure and board fee reimbursement. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm your enrollment status, certifications, and training before applying.