Surg Tech First Assistant

Overview

Operations Room – Rock Island, IL

Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Full Time - 0.8 FTE

Varied/Days (Shifts include 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, and 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

* $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus! *

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.

About the OR:

• The three, Quad City campuses feature 16 OR suites, 2 open heart rooms, and 2 urology rooms, all equipped to handle a wide range of surgical procedures in specialties such as cardiothoracic, vascular, robotics, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, urology, podiatry, and cataracts.
• During orientation, UnityPoint Health offers a structured orientation which provides guidelines and education to ensure success in surgical services.
• Additionally, UnityPoint Health offers development and professional growth opportunities through continued education.

Duties:

• Provide intraoperative assistance to the surgeon, including tissue retraction, suctioning, cauterization, and suturing, while maintaining a sterile field and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.
• Support surgical room preparation by gathering necessary supplies, assisting with patient care, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Uphold professional standards through continuous learning, adherence to regulatory guidelines (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.), and maintaining required certifications with reliable attendance.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
• Must maintain CEUS as defined by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years perioperative patient care.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• CPR certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist-First Assist certification required through an accredited program.