Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fringe benefit package including paid

Relocation Assistant available

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Generous retirement plan contributions

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist I for the Operating Room to support surgical procedures, maintain sterile conditions, and assist the team under the direction of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes patient safety, instrument handling, and teamwork at the John Colloton Pavilion.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000, with merit-based scheduling and diverse team assignments across units.

Formación

• Completion of a surgical technology program or certification.
• Direct patient care experience in an operating room preferred.
• Ability to scrub surgical procedures and work in a healthcare setting.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare surgical area and anticipate team needs.
• Maintain aseptic technique and handle equipment and implants.
• Assist with patient care under RN direction.
• Scrub for procedures and support the surgical team.
• Participate in unit meetings and perioperative initiatives.

Conocimientos

Surgical technology

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Vocational program in surgical technology or certification

Descripción del empleo

Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room

Qualified candidatesmay be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000.Current UI employees are not eligible.

University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical centre and a regional referral centre. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Perioperative Services 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.

Available Units Include:

Team 1: Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Transplant (Heart and Lung)
Team 2: Neurosurgery
Team 3: Urology/Transplant
Team 4: Gynecology
Team 5: Otolaryngology, Oral Surgery
Team 6: General Surgery, Plastics, Burn

Duties to Include:

• Prepare surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team
• Apply knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room
• Demonstrate understanding of principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique
• Provide for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I)
• Demonstrate knowledge of various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
• Demonstrate competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies
• Assist with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age.
• Exhibit high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relations to anticipating the needs of the patient and surgeon
• Implement measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents
• Assist with documentation according to department/division standard under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Perform computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit
• Serve as primary preceptor to orient new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model to new employees and other surgical team members
• Practice standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy
• Follow changes in patient care protocol 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

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Rotating 8,10-, and 12-hour shifts with occasional weekends, additional on-call shifts, and holiday rotation.
Location:John Colloton Pavillion (JCP)
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

Required Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a surgical technologist.

Desired Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will have direct patient care experience in an operating room. Experience working in a health care environment. Able to scrub surgical procedures. Strong written communication skills.

For questions or additional information, please contact Fabi Orozco at [e-mail]

Successful candidates will be required toself-discloseanyconviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.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: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

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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