UnityPoint Health · 5 months ago
Surgical Technologist
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUnityPoint Health is a recognized healthcare provider committed to creating a positive work environment and supporting team members. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons in the Operating Room, perform technical skills, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients
Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance
Reliable attendance is an expectation of the team member role, as well as a leader in the unit
Assumes responsibility for continued growth in areas of competencies, lifelong learning and involvement in unit and hospital quality of care projects. Specialty certifications and continuing education are strongly encouraged
Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine
Participates in mandatory education and unit meetings per established guidelines
Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures
Completes annual mandatory education
Communicates utilizing the FOCUS standards in all aspects of care and interactions with others
Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise, and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations
Practice indicates compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and all other regulatory agencies
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible in meeting needs of the unit as a team member
Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required of a Surgical Technician in accordance with established procedures as required
Directs and assists in carrying-out safe aseptic techniques and procedures as outlined in the Operating Room Policy & Procedure manuals; observes & reports contamination &/or breaks in aseptic techniques
Directs & assists in the maintenance & handling of special instruments & equipment
Always maintains responsibility for ensuring safe patient care
Utilizes patient care & unit supplies in a manner that is both patient care & cost effective
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of an approved training program for Operating Room Technicians required
Must be BCLS certified through AHA upon hire or obtained within 30 days from date of hire
Must be able to complete computer programs
Must be able to meet the competency of unit assigned to and be able to successfully complete orientation
Must be able to meet reliable attendance guidelines
Must be able to perform the essentials functions of the job, including ability to communicate effectively
Able to distinguish colors
Able to read, write, comprehend and speak English
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
Vision, hearing speaking: must have good visual acuity, speaking and hearing are essential to communication needs of this position
May be subjected to noise and odors
Moving mechanical parts found in work environment
Universal precautions must be followed in all areas, workers are exposed to biologic and chemical hazards and must use appropriate protective gear as trained
Work is performed in a well-lit, temperature controlled and humidity-controlled environment
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
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