Surgical Technologist I -Operating Room Ortho 100% (Downtown Campus)

University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Iowa City, IA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Surgical Technologist I position at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics involves preparing the surgical area for patient care, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring a sterile environment during surgical procedures. This role requires collaboration with peers and the ability to anticipate the needs of both patients and surgeons, while also providing mentorship to new staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team
• Apply knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room
• Demonstrate understanding of principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique
• Provide for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I)
• Demonstrate knowledge of various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation
• Demonstrate competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies
• Assist with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age
• Exhibit high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relations to anticipating the needs of the patient and surgeon
• Implement measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents
• Assist with documentation according to department/division standard under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Perform computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit
• Serve as primary preceptor to orient new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model to new employees and other surgical team members
• Practice standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy
• Follow changes in patient care protocol based on research findings
• Participate in and contribute to unit staff meetings and in-service programs
• May participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees
• Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology
• Certification as a surgical technologist

Nice-to-haves

• Direct patient care experience in an operating room
• Experience working in a health care environment
• Ability to scrub surgical procedures
• Strong written communication skills

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• Relocation assistance available to qualified applicants