What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist (LPN) position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Patient Care
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .4
- Department: Surgery
- Shift: 2 days per week, 16 hours per week - 0700-1530 flexible
- Job ID: 156865
Overview
LPN - Surgery
Community Memorial Hospital
Shift: Part-Time 2 days a week - 7:00AM-3:30PM. No On-Call, Weekends or Holidays.
$5k Sign-On Bonus
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Surgery Department. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including scrubbing, assisting, and circulating during OR cases, as well as supporting our Pain Clinic and Sterile Processing operations. The LPN will play a key role in ensuring a safe and efficient peri-operative environment, taking on additional duties as delegated by the OR Manager. We welcome candidates who are committed to providing exceptional patient care and are ready to join our dynamic team.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a
- remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
- Perform scrub, assist, and circulate functions for surgical procedures.
- Support activities in the Pain Clinic, Sterile Processing, and other peri-operative settings.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to maintain a safe and efficient OR environment.
- Carry out duties as assigned by the OR Manager to meet the needs of the department and patients.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Active LPN license in the state of Iowa or eligibility as per Iowa Board of Nursing criteria.
- Required certifications (ACLS, PALS, BLS) must be obtained after hire if not already certified.
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Preferred:
- Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EPIC.
- Previous surgerical experience
