Surgical Technologist II - 60% Weekend Days - Labor & Delivery Unit

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to, under the direction of Staff Nurses, assists with surgical procedures, the provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties. Prepares, operates and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and implants.

Position Responsibilities

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: 60%

Schedule: Weekend Days (07-1930)

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

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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

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

Application Process: 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 II
Appointment Type: Merit
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level: 13

Contact Information

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

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