Surgical Technician Certified-Maternity Unit-Methodist

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Overview Shift: Part time Variable Nights hours/week Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and precision make all the difference? We’re looking for a Surgical Technician to support our surgical team and ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care before, during, and after procedures. What You’ll Do Assist with patient care activities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse Perform selected perioperative technical procedures once competency is demonstrated Work closely with RNs and other healthcare professionals to deliver seamless patient care Support the surgical team by maintaining standards of perioperative nursing practice Provide technical services and assistance that contribute to excellent patient and family experiences Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure efficiency, safety, and patient satisfaction 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved surgical technology or LPN program.
M ust have basic computer skills with the ability to advance to intermediate computer skills.
Must read, write, speak and comprehend fluent English.
Must have basic computer skills with the ability to advance to intermediate computer skills.
Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within one year of employment or an LPN license

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of hospital work setting.
Previous operating room surgical technology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes critical thinking in performance of job duties and maintains responsibility relating to surgical technology.
Coordinates activities with registered nurses and other coworkers in planning and implementing care within hospital policies and legal limitations.
Prepares the operating room for the arrival of surgical patients, assembles equipment, supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards and type of procedure.
Assists the circulating nurse with patient care activities including transporting patient, surgical scrub prep, positioning, application of cautery ground pad, and tourniquet cuff.
Performs urinary bladder catheterizations under the supervision of the circulating nurse.
Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field.
Uses aseptic technique to arrange instruments and supplies.
Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts.
Demonstrates correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications.
Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating surgical technology knowledge and skills in the operating room in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Answers patient call lights.
Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area.
Takes and records vital signs and weights.
Monitors and records intake and output.
Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction.
Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.