Surgical Technologist I - OR - North Liberty Hospital

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty is seeking Surgical Technologists to assist with procedures under the direction of Staff Nurses. You will prepare, operate and maintain equipment, supplies and implants, contributing to patient care in a fast-paced OR environment.

The role requires completion of a vocational program or certification as a Surgical Technologist, with a 100% schedule and rotating 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a vocational program or certification in surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Maintains asepsis and communicates breaks in aseptic technique.
• Assists with equipment, instruments, supplies and implants in the operating room.
• Performs delegated technical tasks and supports nursing staff as needed.
• Mentors new staff and scrub technologists to ensure proper procedures.

Skills

Surgical Technologist Certification

Education

Vocational program 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.

University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty OR is looking for Surgical Technologists who is under the direction of Staff Nurses, assists with surgical procedures, the provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties. Prepares, operates and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and implants.

Schedule: 100%

Hourly: $23.77 to commensurate

Hours: 10 hour rotating shifts between the hours of 0645-1715, primarily M-F, rotating day off, weekly extension of shift, occasional weekends and holidays as needed.

Location: Medical Center North Liberty

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Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Minimum Eligibility Requirement

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

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (check the box for required attachment).

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Surgical Technologist
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 11

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Michael Lynch
• Contact Email: [e-mail]