Surgical Technician Certified-Surgery-Methodist West

UnityPoint Health

$26.34/Hr.-$39.52/Hr.

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Iowa, West Des Moines

1660 South 60th Street (Show on map)

Apr 11, 2025

Area of Interest: Allied Health
Sign On Bonus: $7,500
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
Department: Surgery- West
Shift: Full-time, Four ten-hour shifts per week: 630a-5pm: rotating weekly/weekend call: one call holiday per year
Job ID: 159676

UnityPoint Health Information

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Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

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Overview

Under the supervision of a licensed perioperative team member, provides patient care in the operative setting. Provides technical services and support for patients undergoing surgical procedures including scrubbing and circulating roles. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and

a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.

Responsibilities

Utilizes critical thinking in performance of job duties and maintains responsibility relating to surgical technology.
Coordinates activities with registered nurses and other coworkers in planning and implementing care within hospital policies and legal limitations.
Prepares the operating room for the arrival of surgical patients, assembles equipment, supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards and type of procedure.
Assists the circulating nurse with patient care activities including transporting patient, surgical scrub prep, positioning, application of cautery ground pad, and tourniquet cuff. Performs urinary bladder catheterizations under the supervision of the circulating nurse.
Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field. Uses aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies. Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts.
Demonstrates correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications.
Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating surgical technology knowledge and skills in the operating room in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other's views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
Assists with OR room turnover including opening sterile supplies and instruments.
Performs routine cleaning on equipment.

Qualifications

Education:	Successful completion of a surgical tech program from an accredited college.
Experience:		Previous surgical technician experience
License(s)/Certification(s):	Scrub tech certification required within 1 year of hire. Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:	Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused.
Other:	Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.