Find & Apply For Surgical Assistant Jobs in Rock Island, Illinois

Overview $5,000

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Monday-Friday; 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM OR 8:30am-5:00pm

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1-2 Nights/week and every 4th weekend Join our team as a Surgical Technologist First Assistant! Provide advanced intraoperative support, including exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and suturing, while working closely with surgeons to provide safe, high-quality care. Our Surgical Services span three Quad Cities campuses and include 16 operating rooms, two dedicated open-heart suites, and two specialized urology rooms. You'll work across a variety of specialties, including cardiothoracic, vascular, robotics, orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, urology, podiatry, and cataract procedures. 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.

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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. Responsibilities Assures correct patient identification and assists the circulating nurse with patient care. Maintains knowledge of instrumentation, procedures, and sterile techniques to effectively assist in surgical cases. Provides technical support during surgery, including tissue handling, cauterization, retracting, suturing, and assisting with drainage systems. Prepares the surgical room with necessary supplies and equipment and maintains a safe, sterile environment throughout procedures. Applies post-operative dressings, casts, or splints as directed. Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and commitment to ongoing education and safe operating procedures. Adheres to UnityPoint Health standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental compliance guidelines, maintaining current licenses and certifications.

Qualifications 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:

New grad to experienced surgical technologist first assist License(s)/Certification(s): CPR certification required. Certified Surgical Technologist-First Assist Certification required through an accredited program. •Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.