Surgical Technologist I — OR Team, Day Shift

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Surgical Technologist I for the Downtown Campus. This full-time role supports the operating room team with patient care, instrument handling, and aseptic technique.

A 100% effort setting with 10-hour day shifts is offered, and candidates may receive a sign-on incentive up to $5,000. Qualified applicants will have surgical technology training or certification and may have prior OR experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 asepsis principles and communicate breaks in aseptic technique.
• Assist with equipment, instruments, supplies and implants handling.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Provide care for patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to support patient care decisions.
• Participate in unit staff meetings and in-service programs.

Skills

Scrub procedures

Written communication

Healthcare environment

Education

Surgical technology program or certification

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care is hiring a Surgical Technologist I for the Downtown Campus. This full-time role supports the operating room team with patient care, instrument handling, and aseptic technique.

A 100% effort setting with 10-hour day shifts is offered, and candidates may receive a sign-on incentive up to $5,000. Qualified applicants will have surgical technology training or certification and may have prior OR experience.