Surgical Technologist I -Operating Room 75% (Downtown Campus)

Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room 75% (Downtown Campus) Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign‑on incentive of up to $5,000. Current UI employees are not eligible. UI Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—it 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. Duties: Prepare surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team Apply knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room Demonstrate understanding of principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique Provide for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I) Demonstrate knowledge of various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation Demonstrate competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies Assist with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age Exhibit high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relations to anticipating the needs of the patient and surgeon Implement measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and report unusual incidents Assist with documentation according to department/division standards under the direction of the Registered Nurse Perform computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit Serve as primary preceptor to orient new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties Serve as a mentor and positive role model to new employees and other surgical team members Practice standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy Follow changes in patient care protocol based on research findings Participate in and contribute to unit staff meetings and in‑service programs May participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned Percent of Time : 75% Schedule : (3) 10 hour day shifts, plus call 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 generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. Required Qualifications Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification 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. Additional Information Classification Title: Surgical Technologist Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Part‑time 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, 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