Surgical Technologist II Downtown 90%- Labor and Delivery

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join their Labor and Delivery team. This role involves preparing surgical areas, mentoring students, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Candidates must have a certification in surgical technology and two years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Life insurance options

Disability insurance options

Retirement contributions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates needs of the surgical team.
• Serves as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students.
• Collaborates with peers to make decisions related to surgical patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certification as a Surgical Technologist

Completion of vocational or military course in surgical technology

Job description

Surgical Technologist II Downtown 90%- Labor and Delivery

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 Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

Duties to Include:

1. Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
2. Serves as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students, Summer 10 Nursing Interns, or new staff.
3. Serves on shared governance committee, POD committee, or EBP workgroup.
4. Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
5. Understands the principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognizes and communicates breaks in aseptic technique.
6. Provides for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants (E/I/S/I).
7. Understands various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation to anticipate needs during surgery and improve flow.
8. Performs delegated technical functions and clinical activities per institutional policies.
9. Facilitates patient care considering the patient's condition and age.
10. Collaborates with peers to make decisions related to surgical patient care, maintains sterile field, and reports incidents to the surgeon.
11. Reviews pertinent patient information for accuracy and preparedness for procedures.
12. Assists in revising or updating care plans and developing new ones for new procedures or surgeons.
13. Organizes and reviews instrument trays and supply shelves.
14. Maintains trial or specialty equipment, supplies, or instrument items.
15. Displays critical thinking and anticipates needs of patient and surgeon.
16. Prevents and reports potential patient problems/complications and unusual incidents.
17. Documents according to department standards in conjunction with the Registered Nurse.
18. Performs computer functions within role scope.
19. Precepts new staff and student technologists in scrubbing duties.
20. Mentors new employees and surgical team members.
21. Practices infection control precautions per institutional policy.
22. Follows changes in patient care protocols based on research findings.
23. Participates in staff meetings and in-service programs.
24. Contributes to perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees.
25. Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.
26. Ensures completion of daily documentation/tasks, case reviews, and supplies.
27. Communicates with surgeons regarding implants, instruments, or supplies for future cases.
28. Organizes/revises specialty carts, care plans, or service line information.
29. Provides specialty in-services.

Percent of Time: 90%

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1900-0730, Every 3rd weekend, Holidays on rotation

Location: Downtown Campus

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 retirement contributions. More info

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MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

Please attach a resume as part of the application. Job postings are open for at least 10 days and may close earlier. For questions, contact Emilio Villagrana at [e-mail].

Successful candidates will need to disclose any convictions and undergo background and credential checks. Up to 5 professional references may be requested later.

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic info, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, or preferences.

Disability accommodations are available; contact UI Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. For UI Health care jobs, contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.