Peri-Operative Assistant
Marshalltown Hospital
Department: Surgical Services
Shift/Schedule: Full-Time | 32 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday | Varied Day Shift

Join the Surgical Services team at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Hospital as a Peri-Operative Assistant, where you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, smooth, and supportive experience for patients throughout their surgical journey. In this hands-on role, you’ll help ensure patients, staff, and procedure areas are prepared for each stage of care—from pre-op to recovery.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, takes pride in staying organized, and finds fulfillment in helping others. Your work behind the scenes directly supports exceptional patient care and helps our surgical team operate efficiently every day.

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.

• Support patient flow by safely transporting patients throughout the surgical department
• Assist with patient preparation and help ensure smooth transitions before and after procedures
• Prepare procedure rooms and assist with efficient room turnover between cases
• Clean and maintain pre/post-op rooms, operating rooms, and procedure suites according to safety standards
• Stock linens, equipment, and supplies to keep the department fully prepared
• Assist with supply management, including organizing, restocking, and putting away deliveries
• Transport lab specimens using proper safety and infection prevention practices
• Monitor and document environmental conditions such as department temperature and humidity
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients, visitors, and team members
• Support the surgical team with additional department needs to promote high-quality patient care

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivilent