Surgical Technologist II - Children's OR 80 - 100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stead Family Children’s Hospital Department of Perioperative Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to assist with surgical procedures, provision of therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care duties. This role involves preparing, operating, and maintaining routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants, all under the direction of a registered professional nurse. The department is responsible for providing services for patients before, during, and after surgery, and its staff is committed to quality patient care, compassionate service, and exhibiting UI Health Care WE CARE Core values. They are proud to be part of Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital, dedicated to changing medicine and changing kids’ lives.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA and NCCT)
Two years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist

Nice To Haves

Experience in scrubbing pediatric emergency cases including craniotomy, ortho trauma and general surgery

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)
Understands 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
Participates in collaborative review of pertinent patient information for accuracy of procedure and associated factors influencing preparedness for procedure
Assist to revise or update care plans and develop new care plans for new procedures or surgeons
Organize and review instrument trays and supply shelves
Organize and maintain trial or specialty equipment, supplies, or instrument items
Displays critical thinking skills and anticipates the needs of the patient and surgeon
Takes preventative action on potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents
Provides documentation according to department/division standard in conjunction with the Registered Nurse
Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit or units supported
Precepts new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties
Mentors new employees and other surgical team members
Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy
Follows changes in patient care protocol based on research findings
Participates in and contributes to unit staff meetings and in-service programs
Participates in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees
Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned
Ensures daily unit documentation/tasks are completed such as case reviews for procedure, implants and supplies
Communicates with surgeons regarding implants, instruments or supplies for future cases
Organize/Revise specialty carts, care plans or service line information
Organize and provide specialty in-services