Surgical Technologist II - Urology Clinic-OR/Lithotripsy (50%25-100%25)

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care's Urology Clinic (OR/Lithotripsy) is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to assist with surgical procedures; provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties; and preparation, operation and maintenance of routine and complex equipment, instruments and supplies. All duties are done under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Under the direction of Staff Nurses, assists with surgical procedures, the provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties. Prepares, operates and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and implants.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a surgical technologist. (NBSTSA and NCCT) (Completion of an in-service training program for surgical technologists is acceptable).
Two years of Surgical technologist experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs.
Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in situations while producing results.
Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.

Responsibilities

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.