Iowa · surgical technologist jobs
Find the right OR role in Iowa
Browse the Iowa listings above, then compare the actual operating room assignment behind each title. Search beyond one city if it fits your commute: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Sioux City, and the Quad Cities. The state filter is broad, so confirm the work-site address in every posting.
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Location and schedule
For regional hospitals, check the on-call response window and whether the role floats across campuses.
Cases and equipment
A smaller team may require broad case coverage; ask about training and sterile processing support.
Credentials and terms
Read the employer's exact requirements for accredited training, CST or TS-C, BLS/CPR, recent case experience, and any applicable state rule. Confirm base pay, differentials, call, weekends, and orientation before applying.
Statewide pay and employment · May 2025
Surgical technologists in Iowa
BLS cross-industry, all-ownership OEWS estimate for employed surgical technologists (SOC 29-2055) statewide. It includes scrub and OR technologist roles in different settings; it does not describe surgical assistants, nurses, sterile processing staff, or every specialty and travel contract on this board. Employment counts workers, not current openings. Wages do not necessarily include stipends, call, or shift premiums. View the BLS May 2025 Iowa data.
