Surgical Technologist First Assistant

UnityPoint Health • Rock Island, IL

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About The Position

Join a high-performing surgical team where your skills, focus, and precision truly matter — every single day. If you’re a certified First Assist looking for a place where your experience is valued and your growth is supported, we’d love to meet you! At UnityPoint Health, we do more than perform surgeries — we change lives. Our dedicated surgical services team collaborates to deliver exceptional care in a supportive, fast-paced environment where teamwork and effective communication are paramount. We’re proud of our culture, our mission, and our people — and we’re looking for someone like you to join us.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• New grad to experienced surgical technologist first assist.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus-$5,000
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree