What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Noncertified (OR - Part Time/Days) position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Operations Room – Bettendorf, IA
Surgical Technologist - Noncertified
Part Time - 0.4 FTE
Varied/Days (Shifts include 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, and 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
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 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
About the OR:
- The three, Quad City campuses feature 16 OR suites, 2 open heart rooms, and 2 urology rooms, all equipped to handle a wide range of surgical procedures in specialties such as cardiothoracic, vascular, robotics, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, urology, podiatry, and cataracts.
- During orientation, UnityPoint Health offers a structured orientation which provides guidelines and education to ensure success in surgical services.
- Additionally, UnityPoint Health offers development and professional growth opportunities through continued education.
Duties:
- Set up surgical instruments, sterile drapes, and necessary equipment for each procedure, ensuring all items are sterile and ready for use.
- Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and maintain a sterile environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the operation.
- Help with cleaning and restocking the operating room after procedures, including properly disposing of used materials and ensuring all instruments are ready for sterilization.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology. If not a graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology then equitable experience with documentation of similar training.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- CPR certification required.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of surgical asepsis, infection control, surgical terminology, and laser safety.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations appropriately.
- Area of Interest: Allied Health;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4;
- Department: Operations Room- BE;
- Shift: Varied/Days;
- Job ID: 156388;
