Surgical Care Technician - Surgery

UnityPoint Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Surgical Care Technician to support a fast-paced operating room team. You will prepare operating rooms, assist with equipment and supplies, transport and position patients, and help maintain sterile conditions and infection control throughout the perioperative process.

The role emphasizes timely workflow, collaboration with the surgical team, and adherence to safety protocols to ensure a seamless perioperative experience for patients and care teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year hospital or surgical unit experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Transport and position patients and assist the surgical team.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and sterile processing.
• Ensure timely patient flow and efficient room turnover.
• Follow PPE, isolation and infection control protocols to protect patients and staff.

Skills

Room turnover

Patient transport

Surgical prep

Infection prevention

Perioperative support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA certification

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Shift: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period.

Join a fast-paced surgical team where your contributions directly support exceptional patient care. As a Surgical Care Technician , you will help create a safe, efficient, and sterile operating environment by assisting with room turnover, patient transport, and the preparation of surgical equipment and supplies. Working alongside skilled healthcare professionals, you'll play an essential role in maintaining infection prevention standards, supporting surgical procedures, and ensuring a seamless perioperative experience for both patients and care teams.

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 key role in delivering safe, efficient surgical care by preparing operating rooms, equipment, and supplies, transporting and positioning patients, applying basic monitoring, and supporting the surgical team throughout the perioperative process.

Ensure timely patient flow and readiness for procedures.

Maintain smooth surgical operations through efficient room turnover, instrument and case cart transport, linen management, and preparation of sterile supplies in accordance with AORN guidelines and infection prevention standards.

Promote a clean, safe environment by disinfecting surgical areas, managing waste, maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies, and following PPE, isolation, and infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent degree required.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working in a hospital setting or a surgical unit or related field preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification through one of the following preferred:
• Tri State Nursing (TRN)
• Department of Inspections and Appeals (IADIA)
• Illinois Department of Health (IDPHH)
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
• IL & IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.