Surgical Technologist II - Children's OR 80 - 100%

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive up to $5,000

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Surgical Technologist II for the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The role supports the Department of Perioperative Services, preparing the surgical area and assisting with procedures under RN direction, with a strong emphasis on aseptic technique and patient safety.

Position requires 80–100% time, with 8- or 10-hour shifts, on-call rotations, and potential sign‑on incentive up to $5,000. UI employees may be ineligible for the incentive.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• 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 and interns.
• Maintains sterile technique and assists with equipment, instruments, supplies and implants.
• Collaborates with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and care quality.
• Mentors new staff and student technologists in scrubbing duties.

Skills

Two years experience

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology certification

Job description

Surgical Technologist II - Children's OR 80 - 100%

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

The Stead Family Children’s Hospital Department of Perioperative Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to assists with surgical procedures, provision of therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care duties. Prepares, operates, and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and implants. All duties are done under the direction of a registered professional nurse.

Duties to Include:

• 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


• Organize and provide specialty in-services

The Department of Perioperative Services within the Stead Family Children’s Hospital is responsible for providing services for patients before, during, and after surgery. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care, compassionate service, and exhibiting UI Health Care WECARE Core values in all we do. We are proud to be a part of Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital where we are committed to changing medicine and changing kids’ lives®.

Percent of Time: 80 - 100%

Schedule: 8 or 10 hour shifts, primary work hours between 0700-1730 M-F. On-call, holiday, and off shift rotation required.

Location: Stead Family Children’s Hospital

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


• Two years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in scrubbing pediatric emergency cases including craniotomy, ortho trauma and general surgery

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

The department intends to hire for one position from either Surgical Technologist I, requisition 26005355 or Surgical Technologist II, requisition 26005356based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Please contact [e-mail] for further details on this position.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Surgical Technologist II


• Appointment Type: Merit


• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Contact Information

• 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 .