Weekend Surgical Technologist (CST) — Sign-On Bonus

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

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.