Surgical Technologist CST - Operating Room OR (Weekend Package)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist I to join the operating rooms team. The role supports safe, efficient surgery by maintaining sterile fields, preparing instrumentation, and assisting the scrub nurse or circulator as needed.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, NBSTSA certification, and current BLS. Weekend package shift Friday–Sunday 7:00am–7:30pm with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a nationally accredited surgical technology program.
• Certification in surgical technology via NBSTSA required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile fields and uses aseptic technique during procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon, staff and patient needs.
• Handles instrumentation setup and sterile field management.
• Ensures proper cleaning, disinfection, and storage of instruments.
• Follows standard precautions and PPE use.
• Prepares equipment and medications for operative field under physician direction.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

Job description

• Shift: Weekend Package - Friday Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 7:30pm
• Job ID: 186488

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $5,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Operating Rooms
• Shift: Weekend Package - Friday Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 7:30pm
• Job ID: 186488

Overview

The Certified Surgical Technologist I functions as a member of the surgical team to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The Certified Surgical Technologist I collaborates with the team to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Certified Surgical Technologist I is proficient in the role of first or second scrub person, or assistant circulator during procedures within one specialty area.

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/Patient Care

• Demonstrates knowledge, competency and skills with assisting, maintaining sterile fields, exhibiting aseptic technique and surgical skin preparation during surgical procedures in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Is knowledgeable of instrumentation and supplies with setup and handling on sterile field.
• Anticipates and responds to needs of surgeon, staff and patient.
• 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.
• Understands usage of standard precautions, personal protective equipment and isolation precautions.
• Prepares and assembles, all necessary equipment, supplies and positioning aids based on preference card.
• Prepares medications for administration on the operative field under the direction of the physician.

Development/Education

• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhances Surgical Technology practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from a nationally accredited surgical technology program
• Must possess certification in surgical technology through NBSTSA
• Must possess current basic life support (BLS) certification