University of Iowa Healthcare

Surgical Technologist - 90% Day/Evening/Night- Labor & Delivery Unit

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000!

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Nursing is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assists with surgical procedures; provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties; and preparation, operation and maintenance of routine and complex equipment, instruments and supplies. All duties are done under the direction of a registered professional nurse.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
  • Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
  • Demonstrates understanding of 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).
  • Demonstrates knowledge of various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
  • Demonstrates competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies.
  • Assists with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age.
  • Exhibits high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relations to anticipating the needs of the patient and surgeon.
  • Implements measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents.
  • Assists with documentation according to department/division standard under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  • Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit.
  • Serves as primary preceptor to orient new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties.
  • Serves as a mentor and positive role model to 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.
  • May participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees.
  • Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned.


Percent of Time: 90%

Schedule: Day/Evening/Night Shifts Holidays as assigned.

Location: John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)

Rotations: Holidays assigned

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

For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct patient care experience in Labor & Delivery
  • Experience working in a health care environment
  • 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 Kiley Skay at Kiley-skay@uiowa.edu

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

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: Surgical Technologist
  • Appointment Type: Merit
  • Schedule: Part-time


Compensation

  • Pay Level: 11


Contact Information

  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Kiley Skay
  • Contact Email: Kiley-Skay@uiowa.edu

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