Certified Surg Tech – OR

Overview

$5,000 Sign-On BonusShift: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, depending on the surgery schedule.

Join our Surgical Services team as a Certified Surgical Technologist and play a vital role in life-changing care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll work alongside surgeons and perioperative staff to deliver safe, efficient surgical care. You’ll maintain sterile technique, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are prepared for every procedure.

Surgical Services spans three Quad Cities campuses and includes 16 state-of-the-art operating rooms, open-heart suites, and specialized urology rooms. Surgical Technologists support a wide range of procedures including cardiothoracic, robotic, orthopedic, neurosurgery, general surgery, and more. This fast-paced, collaborative environment offers exposure to advanced technology and diverse specialties—perfect for growing your skills and making an impact in the OR.

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

• Maintain a sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique throughout all surgical procedures

• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the perioperative team by preparing and passing instruments, supplies, and equipment

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures, including room setup, equipment checks, and efficient case turnover

• Assist the circulating nurse with patient care and ensure correct patient identification prior to procedures

• Maintain working knowledge of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures across multiple specialties

• Promote a safe surgical environment by following policies, regulatory standards, and reporting hazards or incidents

• Contribute to a collaborative OR environment through effective communication and teamwork

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology. If not a graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology, then equitable experience with documentation of similar training. Surgical technologist certification required; or obtained within 1 year of graduation or eligibility to sit for the exam.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• CPR certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTA or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by NCCT required; or obtained within 1year of graduation or eligibility to sit the exam.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.