Surgical Care Technician OR (Part Time)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health seeks a Surgical Care Technician to support perioperative operations, ensuring safe, efficient room turnover and patient transport. The role emphasizes infection control, sterile technique, and collaboration with licensed staff to maintain a high standard of patient safety.

Responsibilities include equipment preparation, instrument handling, and assisting in various patient care tasks while upholding safety protocols and timely patient flow through the surgical suite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Fluent English (speaks, reads, writes).
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, web browser, email).
• Demonstrates competency in aseptic technique during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in efficient room turnover per AORN guidelines and Infection Control Policy.
• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Prepares and positions patients and equipment for procedures.
• Assists with cleaning, sterilization, and handling of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Provides patient care support as needed and responds to patient needs promptly.

Skills

BLS certification

Fluent English

Aseptic technique

Basic computer skills

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Care Technician plays a vital role in supporting surgical operations by delivering high-quality clinical, patient care, and departmental services. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, this role is responsible for efficient room turnover, patient transport, and preparation of surgical supplies and equipment. With a focus on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to infection control protocols, the technician ensures a smooth and sterile surgical environment, promoting patient safety and operational efficiency throughout the perioperative process.

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

Clinical Excellence//Departmental Support

• Participates in team effort to accomplish efficient room turnover per AORN guidelines and Infection Control Policy which includes but is not limited to:
  • Sweeping/mopping floors
  • Placing equipment in an orderly fashion
  • Collecting/distributing clean/soiled linen
  • Collecting and transporting hazardous waste
  • Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
  • Changing bed linens
  • Obtaining supplies
  • Transporting specimens
  • Opening sterile supplies
  • Transporting instruments and case carts to/from Sterile Processing
  • Sterilizing instruments
• Cleans assigned areas in the surgical department by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions
• Maintains janitor closet, cleans carts and equipment, and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner
• Knowledgeable in functions of Central Sterile Processing related to cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, wrapping and storage of instrumentation following appropriate "Instructions for Use," (IFU's) of instrumentation and assists as needed
• Understands usage of standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and isolation precautions.
• Prepares all necessary equipment, supplies and positioning aids based on preference card

Patient Care

• Performs assigned patient care duties as needed and/or delegated to, which may include:
  • Monitoring surgical schedule to ensure that the patient arrives on the unit in a timely manner
  • Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed
  • Performs linen changes on stretchers and beds
  • Transfer patient from stretcher or bed to OR bed
  • Responds to patient needs promptly
  • Aids other team members as required
  • Positioning and prepping patients according to AORN guidelines
  • Applying monitors to the patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess current basic life support (BLS) certification or obtain within 3 months of hire
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English
• Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and email
• Demonstrates competency in aseptic technique upon completion of orientation
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Call responsibilities may be associated with this position. Operating Room Assistant must remain substance free and within 30 minutes of the facility when fulfilling call obligations