Surgical Technologist I -Operating Room 100% (Downtown Campus)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Shift differentials

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Downtown Campus in Iowa City. This full-time role involves preparing the surgical area, scrubbing procedures, and supporting patient care in a high-demand hospital setting.

Work shifts are 10-hour days with a merit pay plan, rotation for evenings/night diffs, and relocation assistance for qualified applicants. Join a premier academic medical center committed to changing medicine and lives.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience in an operating room is preferred.
• Experience in a health care environment is desirable.
• Ability to scrub surgical procedures and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical area for patient care and assist the surgical team.
• Apply knowledge related to emergency situations in the operating room.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique and proper handling of instruments and implants.
• Assist with documentation and computer duties within scope of role.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Operating room experience

Healthcare environment

Written communication

Education

Vocational course in surgical technology

Job description

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

UI Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States— is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. 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. ®

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you're part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You'll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

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

Multiple Openings: Days; Monday-Friday; 10-hour shifts; 0630-1700; weekends/holidays/call will be assigned on a rotating basis.

Location

Downtown Campus

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.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction 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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 11

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Emilio Villagrana
• Contact Email: [e-mail]