Surgical Technologist I or II - 90% Nights - Labor & Delivery - Downtown Campus)

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of Staff Nurses, assists with surgical procedures and the provision of therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care. Prepares, operates, and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants. The role is at University of Iowa Health Care’s Downtown Campus, a 194-bed hospital in Iowa City that provides community-based care while connected to the broader health system.

The hiring classification will be Surgical Technologist I or Surgical Technologist II, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications. The position is listed as 90% nights, with a schedule of days and every third weekend. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000; current UI employees are not eligible.

Requirements

• Surgical Technologist I: Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• Surgical Technologist II: Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a surgical technologist through NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Surgical Technologist II: Two years of Surgical Technologist experience.
• Knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis, medical instruments, and supplies.
• Demonstrated competency performing scrub duties in three or more surgical specialties.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relevant to surgical procedures and required instrumentation to anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform CPR and emergency care procedures.
• Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual or potential life-threatening situations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a stressful environment, often without relief.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and meet customer-service expectations.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work safely and follow special safety and health precautions, waste-disposal protocols, and universal precautions.
• Ability to transport or escort patients and provide care appropriate to patient condition and age.
• Ability to use supplies and equipment cost-effectively.
• Ability to meet dress-code requirements, alter work schedules to meet unit or patient needs, be punctual and dependable, and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Apply knowledge of emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Maintain medical and surgical asepsis; recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique.
• Properly handle equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants, and understand advanced surgical instrumentation to anticipate procedural needs.
• Perform delegated technical functions and clinical activities in accordance with institutional policies.
• Facilitate patient care based on the patient's condition and age.
• Collaborate with peers on surgical patient-care decisions, maintain the sterile field, and report incidents to the surgeon.
• Participate in collaborative review of patient information to confirm procedure accuracy and preparedness.
• Assist in revising or updating care plans and developing plans for new procedures or surgeons.
• Organize and review instrument trays and supply shelves, and maintain trial or specialty equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Use critical thinking to anticipate patient and surgeon needs; take preventative action on potential problems or complications and report unusual incidents.
• Document care according to department or division standards in conjunction with the Registered Nurse.
• Perform computer functions within the role’s scope as defined by the unit or units supported.
• Precept new staff and student technologists in scrubbing duties, and mentor employees and surgical team members.
• Follow institutional infection-control practices and standard precautions.
• Follow changes in patient-care protocols based on research findings.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, perioperative initiatives, shared governance committees, POD committees, or EBP workgroups.
• Complete daily unit documentation and tasks, including case reviews for procedures, implants, and supplies.
• Communicate with surgeons about implants, instruments, or supplies for future cases.
• Organize or revise specialty carts, care plans, or service-line information, and organize and provide specialty in-services.
• Perform other assigned special projects and tasks.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Disability insurance options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans
• Potential sign-on incentive of up to $5,000 for qualified candidates; current UI employees are not eligible.
• Shift differentials for evening and night shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed