Surgical Technologist II 3rd Shift -Operating Room 100% (Downtown Campus)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Generous employer retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join its healthcare team at the Downtown Campus in Iowa City. This full-time position involves preparing the surgical area and serving as a preceptor for students while ensuring optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate will have completed a surgical technology course and possess at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates will benefit from a range of perks including health insurance options and merit pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Serve as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students.
• Communicate with surgeons regarding implants, instruments, or supplies.

Skills

Surgical technology knowledge

Critical thinking

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Vocational or military course in surgical technology or certification as a surgical technologist

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 is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center.

The role is located at the downtown campus, a 194-bed hospital located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Serves as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students, Summer 10 Nursing Interns or new staff.
• Serves on shared governance committee, POD committee or EBP workgroup.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Understands the 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).
• Understanding the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation in order to anticipate needs during surgery to improve the overall flow of the surgical procedure.
• Competent in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies.
• Facilitate patient care with regard to the patient’s condition and age.
• High level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care with responsibility over maintaining the sterile field and reporting incidence to surgeon.
• Participates in collaborative review of pertinent patient information for accuracy of procedure and associated factors influencing preparedness for procedure.
• Assist to revise or update care plans and develop new care plans for new procedures or surgeons.
• Organize and review instrument trays and supply shelves.
• Organize and maintain trial or specialty equipment, supplies, or instrument items.
• Displays critical thinking skills and anticipates the needs of the patient and surgeon.
• Takes preventative action on potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents.
• Provides documentation according to department/division standard in conjunction with the Registered Nurse.
• Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit or units supported.
• Precepts new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties.
• Mentors 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.
• Participates in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees.
• Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Ensures daily unit documentation/tasks are completed such as case reviews for procedure, implants and supplies.
• Communicates with surgeons regarding implants, instruments or supplies for future cases.
• Organize/Revise specialty carts, care plans or service line information.
• Organize and provide specialty in-services.

Percent of Time

50-100%

Schedule

Monday-Friday 11 pm-7 am 3rd Shift, with weekends/holidays/call 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. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a surgical technologist (NBSTSA and NCCT).
• Two years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Desired Qualifications

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 13

Additional Information

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