Surgical Technologist II - Main Operating Room

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health and retirement

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City seeks a Surgical Technologist II to prepare the surgical area, anticipate team needs, and maintain aseptic technique. You will scrub procedures, assist with implants, and organize instrument trays in a fast-paced operating room.

The role supports inpatient and outpatient surgeries at John Colloton Pavilion, with 80–100% effort and rotating shifts. Strong OR experience and NBSTSA/NCCT certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in operating room patient care and ability to scrub procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates surgical team needs.
• Serves as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students and interns.
• Maintains sterile field and reports any breaks in aseptic technique.
• Handles equipment, instruments, supplies and implants per policies.
• Organizes instrument trays and specialty carts; assists with procedure planning.

Skills

Surgical proficiency

OR patient care

Education

Surgical technologist cert (NBSTSA/NCCT)

Tools

Scrub procedures

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—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Available Units Include

• Team 1: Cardiothoracic
• Team 2: Neurosurgery/ Ortho Trauma
• Team 4: Gynecology/Urology/Transplant
• Team 5: Otolaryngology, Oral Surgery
• Team 6: General Surgery

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

Percent of Time: 80-100%

Schedule: Rotating 8,10-, and 12-hour shifts with occasional weekends, additional on-call shifts, and holiday rotation.

Location: John Colloton Pavillion (JCP)

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. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. 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’ experience as a Surgical Technologist

Desired Qualifications

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

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.

For questions or additional information, please contact Faby Orozco at [e-mail]

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Surgical Technologist II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 12

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Faby Orozco
• Contact Email: [e-mail]