About this opportunity
University of Iowa lists this Surgical Technologist II - Main Operating Room opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000. Current UI employees are not eligible.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Available Units Include
Team 1: Cardiothoracic
Team 2: Neurosurgery/ Ortho Trauma
Team 4: Gynecology/Urology/Transplant
Team 5: Otolaryngology, Oral Surgery
Team 6: General Surgery
Duties To Include
Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team
Serves as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students, Summer 10 Nursing Interns or new staff
Serves on shared governance committee, POD committee or EBP workgroup
Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room
Understands the principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognizes and communicates breaks in aseptic technique
Provides for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I)
Understand the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation in order to anticipate needs during surgery to improve the overall flow of the surgical procedure
Competent in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies
Facilitate patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age
High level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care with responsibility over maintaining the sterile field and reporting incidence to surgeon
Participates in collaborative review of pertinent patient information for accuracy of procedure and associated factors influencing preparedness for procedure
Assist to revise or update care plans and develop new care plans for new procedures or surgeons
Organize and review instrument trays and supply shelves
Organize and maintain trial or specialty equipment, supplies, or instrument items
Displays critical thinking skills and anticipates the needs of the patient and surgeon
Takes preventative action on potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents
Provides documentation according to department/division standard in conjunction with the Registered Nurse
Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit or units supported
Precepts new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties
Mentors new employees and other surgical team members
Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy
Follows changes in patient care protocol based on research findings
Participates in and contributes to unit staff meetings and in-service programs
Participates in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees
Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned
Ensures daily unit documentation/tasks are completed such as case reviews for procedure, implants and supplies
Communicates with surgeons regarding implants, instruments or supplies for future cases
Organize/Revise specialty carts, care plans or service line information
Organize and provide specialty in-services
Percent of Time : 80-100%
Schedule : Rotating 8,10-, and 12-hour shifts with occasional weekends, additional on-call shifts, and holiday rotation.
Location : John Colloton Pavillion (JCP)
Merit Pay Plan :
Pay Differentials : Shift differentials for evening and night.
Benefits Highlights : Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
Required Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a surgical technologist (NBSTSA and NCCT).
Two years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist
Desired Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have direct patient care experience in an operating room. Experience working in a health care environment. Able to scrub surgical procedures. Strong written communication skills.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
For questions or additional information, please contact Faby Orozco at
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Additional Information
Classification Title: Surgical Technologist II
Appointment Type: Merit
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
Pay Level: 12
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Faby Orozco
Contact Email:
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Worksite address
iowa city, IA, 52245, US
Who can apply
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