ASC OR Surgical Technologist I or II - 50%

Iowa City - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 24325 - 33188

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5000. Current UI Health Care employees not eligible.

The University of Iowa Heath Care Medical Center department Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a 50% Surgical Technologist I or II for the ASC OR Team. Under the direction of a registered professional nurse assists with surgical procedures; provision of therapeutic preventative and emergency patient care duties; and preparation operation and maintenance of routine and complex equipment instruments and supplies.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center intends to hire for one 50% position at either the Surgical Technologist I classification or the Surgical Technologist II classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for.

Duties to include:

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 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.

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 institutionalpolicy
Facilitate patient care with regard to the patients 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 unusualincidents
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 unitssupported
Precepts new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbingduties
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
Communicates with surgeons regarding implants instruments or supplies for futurecases
Organize/Revise specialty carts care plans or service lineinformation
Organize and provide specialty in-services.

Percent of Time: 50%

Schedule: Monday through Friday two 10-hour shifts scheduled 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 rotating day off. No weekends or holidays. One C2 (extension of shift) per week.

Location: Ambulatory Surgery Center at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center - 4th floor Pomerantz Family Pavilion

Pay Grade: Surgical Technologist I - Pay Grade 11 and Surgical Technologist II - Pay Grade 13 Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Surgical Technologist I

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

Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Surgical Technologist II

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

Desirable Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have direct patient care experience in an operating room.
Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Abilityto scrub surgical procedures.
Strong written communication skills
Demonstrates customer service and service recovery

Application Process: In order to be considered please complete the online application.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center will be filling this 50% position at one of two levels. The Surgical Technologist I classification salary range is $24325.20 to 33188.76 or the Surgical Technologist II classification salary range is $26590.68 to $36237.24. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Surgical Technologist I or Surgical Technologist II) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions please contact Lisa Ellenson email

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Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5000. Current UI Health Care employees not eligible.The University of Iowa Heath Care Medical Center department Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a 50% Surgical Technologist I or II for the ASC OR Team. Under the direction of ...