Surgical Technologist II - OR - North Liberty Hospital

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care – Medical Center North Liberty OR is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist II. Under the direction of Staff Nurses, this role assists with surgical procedures and therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care. The technologist prepares, operates, and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants. The position prepares the surgical area, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and supports safe, efficient patient care. It also includes precepting and mentoring students and staff, participating in shared governance and perioperative initiatives, maintaining unit documentation, and helping organize specialty equipment and supplies. This position is scheduled for 10-hour rotating shifts between 0645 and 1715, primarily Monday through Friday, with a rotating day off and weekly shift extensions. Occasional weekends and holidays may be needed. Hourly pay is $25.98 to commensurate. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000; current UI employees are not eligible.

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.
Applicants must upload a resume.

Responsibilities

Prepare the surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
Assist with surgical procedures and therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care duties under the direction of Staff Nurses.
Prepare, operate, and maintain routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants.
Apply knowledge of emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
Maintain medical and surgical asepsis, recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique, and follow infection-control precautions.
Provide proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants.
Anticipate surgical needs by understanding surgical equipment and advanced instrumentation.
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 in decisions related to surgical patient care; maintain the sterile field and report incidents to the surgeon.
Collaboratively review pertinent patient information for procedure accuracy and factors affecting preparedness.
Assist in revising or updating care plans and developing care 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 preventative 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 scope of the role as defined by the supported unit or units.
Precept new staff and student technologists in scrubbing duties; serve as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students, Summer 10 Nursing Interns, or new staff.
Mentor new employees and other surgical team members.
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 or workgroups.
Complete daily unit documentation and tasks, including case reviews for procedures, implants, and supplies.
Communicate with surgeons regarding implants, instruments, or supplies for future cases.
Organize or revise specialty carts, care plans, or service-line information; organize and provide specialty in-services.
Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned.