Surgical Technologist - 90% D/E/N - Labor & Delivery Unit

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Nursing is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with surgical procedures and the preparation, operation and maintenance of instruments and supplies under the direction of a registered nurse. This 90% D/E/N position is based in the Labor & Delivery Unit at the John Pappajohn Pavilion.

Minimum eligibility includes completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience in Labor & Delivery is desirable.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Successful candidates will be subject to background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical area and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Apply aseptic technique and maintain sterile fields.
• Handle and manage instruments, implants, and equipment.
• Support documentation under RN direction.
• Assist with perioperative patient care decisions and teamwork.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Labor & Delivery experience

Healthcare environment experience

Education

Satisfactory completion of vocational or military course in surgical technology or certification as Surgical Technologist

Job description

Surgical Technologist - 90% D/E/N - Labor & Delivery Unit

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000!

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Nursing is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assists 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Demonstrates understanding of 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).
• Demonstrates knowledge of various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
• Demonstrates competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies.
• Assists with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age.
• Exhibits high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relations to anticipating the needs of the patient and surgeon.
• Implements measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents.
• Assists with documentation according to department/division standard under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit.
• Serves as primary preceptor to orient new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties.
• Serves as a mentor and positive role model to 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.
• May participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees.
• Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned.

Percent of Time: 90%
Schedule: 90% D/E/N 8- and 12-hour shifts. Weekends as needed, Holidays as assigned. NO on-call
Location: John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)
Rotations: Holidays assigned
Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening and night.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

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MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Desired Qualifications:

• Direct patient care experience in Labor & Delivery
• Experience working in a health care environment

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Surgical Technologist
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Kiley Skay

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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