Surg Tech First Assistant - OR (Full-Time/Days) - UnityPoint Health

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! *

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

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.