Surgical Technologist II (75%-100%) - Operating Rooms -North Liberty

The University of Iowa; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 39,566 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus seeks a Surgical Technologist II for the Operating Rooms. Under supervision of staff nurses, you assist with surgical procedures and care duties, prepare and maintain equipment, instruments, supplies and implants.

This full-time role includes 10-hour shifts, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth; eligible for sign-on incentive up to $5,000 (current UI employees excluded).

Qualifications

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

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.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Understands aseptic technique and communicates breaks in aseptic technique.
• Organize and review instrument trays and supply shelves.
• Mentors new employees and other surgical team members.
• Practices standard precautions in infection control.
• Participates in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees.

Skills

Surgical experience

Sterile technique

Education

Vocational or military course in surgical technology

Certification as Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA/NCCT)

Job description

Surgical Technologist II (75%-100%) - Operating Rooms -North Liberty

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

This position will either be filled at a Surgical Technologist I (26002916) or Surgical Technologist II.

University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty department of Operating Rooms is looking for a 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.

Characteristic Duties and 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).

Understand 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.

Minimum Eligibility Requirement:

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.

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 II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Schedule: 75%-100%
Hourly : $25.47 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
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 informationregardingthe full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

The new University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus is a 469,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line. It offers coordinated, comprehensive, and accessible care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings.

In addition to world-class orthopedic care, the campus features a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, a retail pharmacy, an emergency department, and a wide range of support services. Every element of the facility is thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patients and staff, support excellence in clinical care, education, and research, and foster meaningful community partnerships.

UI Health Care is building a welcoming, skilled, and collaborative team to help launch this innovative campus and advance our mission:Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Contact Information

• Contact Name: MCNL Human Resources
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

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 .