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

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with surgical procedures; provide therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care; and prepare, operate, and maintain routine and complex equipment, instruments, and supplies. Duties are performed under the direction of a registered professional nurse. The position is in Labor & Delivery at John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP), scheduled for 100% nights, 23:00–07:30, Monday through Friday, with holidays as assigned. Shift differentials are available for evening and night work. Qualified candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants. The Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical area and anticipates the needs of the surgical team; assists with patient care and delegated technical functions; and supports safe, aseptic surgical practice. The role also includes orienting and mentoring new staff or student technologists, contributing to staff meetings and in-service programs, and potentially participating in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees. A resume is required as part of the application. The position may be removed and filled after it has been posted for at least 10 calendar days. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check; up to five professional references will be requested later in the recruitment process.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist.
Attach a resume as part of the application process.
Self-disclose any conviction history and complete a criminal background check if selected.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience in Labor & Delivery.
Experience working in a health care environment.
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.
Demonstrate understanding of medical and surgical asepsis, and recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique.
Provide proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants.
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
Perform delegated technical functions and clinical activities in accordance with institutional policies.
Assist with patient care in consideration of the patient's condition and age.
Collaborate with peers in decisions related to surgical patient care.
Use critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the patient and surgeon.
Implement measures to prevent potential patient problems or complications and report unusual incidents.
Assist with documentation according to department or division standards under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Perform computer functions within the scope of the role as defined by the individual unit.
Serve as a primary preceptor orienting new staff and student technologists to scrubbing duties.
Mentor and serve as a positive role model to new employees and other surgical team members.
Practice standard infection-control precautions in accordance with institutional policy.
Follow changes in patient care protocols based on research findings.
Participate in and contribute to unit staff meetings and in-service programs.
May participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees.
Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned.