Surgical Technician Certified/LPN-Maternity Unit-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Surgical Techs to join their team. This exciting role involves assisting with patient care and performing essential perioperative procedures under the guidance of a registered nurse. You'll collaborate with a skilled healthcare team, ensuring high standards of patient satisfaction and safety. The organization is recognized for its supportive culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technology or LPN program.
• Must obtain NBSTSA certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and assist with patient care activities.
• Maintain sterile techniques and ensure quality and safety standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Sterile Techniques

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Surgical Technology Program

LPN Program

Job description

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $7,500
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Labor and Delivery - Meth
• Shift: Full-Time or Part-Time Nights, 7p-7a, 24-36 hours/week, or Full-Time Days 7a-7p, 36 hours/week or Part-Time 24 hours/week
• Job ID: 164246

Overview

UnityPoint Health offers a sign-on bonus of $7,500 for Surgical Tech positions and $5,000 for LPN roles for qualified full-time candidates.

This role involves assisting with patient care activities and performing selected perioperative technical procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Surgical Tech collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate patient care, maintains standards for perioperative nursing practice, and ensures a high level of patient and team satisfaction. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, assisting with patient activities such as transport, positioning, and procedures like urinary catheterizations, and maintaining sterile fields and aseptic techniques.

Why UnityPoint Health?

We are recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare and offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program including paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. We foster a culture of belonging and support your professional growth and development.

Join us to make a difference and find fulfillment in your career with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

The role requires critical thinking, coordination with team members, preparation of the operating room, assisting with patient care activities, maintaining sterile techniques, and ensuring quality and safety standards. The Surgical Tech demonstrates initiative to improve service quality, maintains a clean environment, and provides holistic patient care considering the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, and safety needs of patients. Additional duties include monitoring vital signs, transporting patients and specimens, obtaining blood samples, and adhering to department schedules and standards.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an approved surgical technology or LPN program. Must be proficient in English and possess basic computer skills. Experience: Preferably with hospital or surgical environment background. Licenses/Certifications: Certification by the NBSTSA or an active LPN license. Must obtain NBSTSA certification within one year of employment.