UnityPoint Health · 3 months ago
Surgical Technologist II-Certified-Operating Room
Waterloo, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUnityPoint Health is recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare and is committed to providing a supportive environment for its team members. The Surgical Technologist II plays a crucial role in the operating room by ensuring the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures, collaborating with the surgical team, and maintaining patient safety throughout the process.
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Responsibilities
Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure in their assigned specialty area. Has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon
Participates in collaborative review of pertinent patient information for accuracy of procedure and associated factors influencing preparedness for procedure. (i.e. H&P, Consents, Radiographic reports)
Assists in circulating duties, obtains additional instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary while the surgical procedure is in progress. Monitors conditions in the operating room and constantly assesses the needs of the patient and surgical team
In the second assisting role, carries out technical tasks other than cutting, clamping, and suturing of tissue. This role is distinct from that of the first assistant and may, in some circumstances, be performed at the same time as the scrub role
Strives to enhance personal technical and clinical competence in all job-related duties
Assists with orientation of new departmental personnel. Participates in the clinical instruction of students as assigned in the operating room
Demonstrates the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field
Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety. Demonstrates knowledge of Standard and Transmission Based Precautions. Observes and promptly reports any unusual occurrences
Organizes, cleans, and maintains unit work areas, supplies, and equipment. Assists with inventory control by reporting needs
Assists in room turnover by cleaning furniture and equipment according to established End of Case Cleaning guidelines
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a nationally accredited surgical technology program
Internal applicants, in good standing, with 3 or more year of recent operating room experience, who are eligible for certification, will be considered in place of education requirement for completion of surgical technology program
Must be certified through a national certifying body
Must maintain active certification throughout employment
Benefits
Sign On Bonus: $7,500
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.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
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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