Surgical Technologist II - 100% Nights M-F - Labor & Delivery Unit

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to assist with surgical procedures and the provision of therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care under the direction of Staff Nurses. The position prepares, operates, and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants. It is based at John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP), with a 100% night schedule from 23:00 to 07:30, Monday through Friday; holidays are assigned. Evening and night shift differentials are offered.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA or NCCT.
Two years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare the surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
Serve as a primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students, Summer 10 Nursing Interns, or new staff.
Serve on a shared governance committee, POD committee, or EBP workgroup.
Apply knowledge of emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
Understand medical and surgical asepsis and recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique.
Properly care for and handle equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants.
Understand surgical equipment and advanced instrumentation to anticipate procedural needs and improve the flow of surgery.
Perform delegated technical functions and clinical activities in accordance with institutional policies.
Facilitate patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age.
Collaborate with peers on surgical patient-care decisions; maintain the sterile field and report incidents to the surgeon.
Collaboratively review pertinent patient information for procedure accuracy and factors affecting readiness.
Assist with revising or updating care plans and developing plans for new procedures or surgeons.
Organize and review instrument trays and supply shelves.
Organize and maintain trial or specialty equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Use critical thinking to anticipate patient and surgeon needs; take preventive action on potential patient problems or complications and report unusual incidents.
Document 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 new employees and other surgical team members.
Follow institutional infection-control policies and standard precautions.
Follow changes in patient-care protocols based on research findings.
Participate in and contribute to unit staff meetings, in-service programs, perioperative initiatives, and shared governance committees.
Complete other assigned special projects and tasks.
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.
Organize and provide specialty in-services.