Surgical Technologist I

Overview

Shift: Full-time; Days Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period, holiday/on-call rotation

Join UnityPoint Health as a Surgical Technologist I and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality surgical care. As an integral member of the operating room team, you will prepare and maintain a sterile environment, assist with patient preparation, anticipate the needs of surgeons during procedures, and support infection prevention and safety standards. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced setting while making a direct impact on patient outcomes and surgical excellence.

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

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are available, functional, and aligned with surgeon preferences.
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, draping, and transfer activities to support safe, efficient surgical care.
• Maintain strict sterile technique and infection prevention standards throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs by passing instruments, managing retractors, applying suction, and providing procedural support.
• Perform surgical counts and assist with specimen handling, labeling, and transport to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
• Support circulating nurse responsibilities and collaborate closely with the perioperative team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Clean, restock, and prepare operating rooms between procedures to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Promote compliance with safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including HIPAA, OSHA, AORN, AAMI, and DNV requirements.
• Mentor students and new team members, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support a culture of continuous learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required .
• Graduate from an accredited education program for Surgical Technology, OR graduate from an appropriate training program in the US Armed Forces OR Medical Certification OR LPN required .

Experience

• Previous surgical technologist or equivalent experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire through the American Heart Association.
• IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training in state(s) where providing care required within 60 days of hire.
• IL & IA Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 60 days of hire.