University of Iowa·Iowa City, Iowa
The Surgical Technologist assists the surgical team by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile fields, and managing complex surgical instruments and equipment. They also provide patient care support, mentor new staff or students, and ensure accurate documentation of surgical procedures.
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000.
Current UI employees are not eligible.
This position will either be filled at a Surgical Technologist I (26002916) or Surgical Technologist II.
University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty department of Operating Rooms is looking for a Surgical Technologists who is 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.
Characteristic
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.
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.
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 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. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact mcnl-hr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.
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