Surgical Technologist II - Main Operating Room

Surgical Technologist II - Main Operating Room 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. ® University of Iowa Health Care Department of Perioperative Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to assist with surgical procedures, provide 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. Available Units Include: Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team Serves as primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students, Summer 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) Understands various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation to anticipate needs during surgery Competent in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies Facilitates patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age Collaborates with peers in decisions related to surgical patient care with responsibility over maintaining the sterile field and reporting incidences to the surgeon Participates in collaborative review of pertinent patient information for accuracy of procedure and factors influencing preparedness Assists to revise or update care plans and develop new care plans for new procedures or surgeons Organizes and reviews instrument trays and supply shelves Organizes and maintains 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 unit(s) supported Precepts new staff and/or student technologists in 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 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 Organizes/revises specialty carts, care plans or service line information Organizes and provides 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 Pavilion (JCP) 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 assistance available to qualified applicants. 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. Ability to scrub surgical procedures. Strong written communication skills. Please attach a resume as part of the application process. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io Successful candidates may 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 may be requested later in the recruitment process. Additional Information Classification Title: Surgical Technologist II Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus 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 at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. For jobs in UI Health Care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr