Certified Surg Tech - OR

UnityPoint Health; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Moline, IL is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our Surgical Services team. You will work with surgeons and perioperative staff in a busy facility with 16 operating rooms across three Quad Cities campuses.

This role emphasizes safe, efficient surgical care, sterile technique, instrument prep, and collaboration on cardiothoracic, robotic, orthopedic, neurosurgery and general cases.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology.
• Surgical technologist certification required or obtained within 1 year of graduation.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, verify instruments and equipment per surgeon preference cards.
• Scrub, drape, position patients and assist intraoperatively by passing instruments.
• Maintain sterile technique, perform counts, document appropriately.
• Restock rooms and ensure supplies for next procedure.
• Support infection prevention and safety standards; protect patient privacy.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, AORN, AAMI, and DNV guidelines.
• Mentor new staff and contribute to education and quality improvement.

Skills

Surgical tech

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology

Surgical technologist certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

$5,000 Sign-On BonusShift: Full Time; 6:30 AM-3:00 PM

Join our Surgical Services team as a Certified Surgical Technologist and play a vital role in life-changing care.

Work alongside surgeons and perioperative staff to provide safe, efficient surgical care while maintaining sterile technique and preparing instruments and equipment. With 16 operating rooms across three Quad Cities campuses, you'll gain experience in specialties including cardiothoracic, robotic, orthopedic, neurosurgery, general surgery, and more.

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.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care by preparing operating rooms, verifying instruments and equipment, and ensuring readiness based on surgeon preference cards.
• Support patient preparation through scrubbing, draping, and positioning, and assisting intraoperatively by passing instruments, holding retractors, applying suction, and supporting the surgical team as needed.
• Maintain strict sterile technique, perform surgical counts, handle specimens appropriately, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Clean and restock operating rooms between cases, ensuring all supplies and instruments are properly prepared for the next procedure.
• Support infection prevention and safety standards while identifying and reporting concerns.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, AORN, AAMI, and DNV guidelines to maintain a safe surgical environment.
• Collaborate with surgical teams, support new staff and learners as a preceptor when needed and contribute to ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives that advance evidence-based surgical practice.

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. Surgical technologist certification required; or obtained within 1 year of graduation or eligibility to sit for the exam.

License(s)/Certification(s):

CPR certification required.

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTA or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by NCCT required; or obtained within 1year of graduation or eligibility to sit the exam.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.