Surgical Technologist I: OR Support & Patient Safety

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental & health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist I to support the surgical team in a fast-paced operating room. The role covers first or second scrub positions and assist circulator tasks within one specialty area, ensuring sterile field integrity and patient safety.

The candidate will prepare equipment, assist with instrumentation, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to optimize procedures and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited surgical technology program.
• Certification in surgical technology through NBSTSA.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile fields and aseptic technique during procedures.
• Assists surgeons and anticipates needs.
• Prepares and handles instrumentation on sterile field.
• Prepares medications for operative field under physician direction.
• Understands Central Sterile Processing functions for cleaning, disinfection and storage.
• Ensures patient and staff safety and compliance with policies.

Skills

Sterile field maintenance

Aseptic technique

Surgical skin preparation

Instrument handling

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a nationally accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist I to support the surgical team in a fast-paced operating room. The role covers first or second scrub positions and assist circulator tasks within one specialty area, ensuring sterile field integrity and patient safety.

The candidate will prepare equipment, assist with instrumentation, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to optimize procedures and outcomes.