Surgical Technologist II (50-100) Operating Rooms North Liberty
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Qualified candidatesmay be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $ UI employees are not eligible.
This position will either be filled at a Surgical Technologist I () 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 Duties and 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 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 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.
Schedule:50%-100%
Hourly: $25.47 to commensurate
Hours:10 and 12 hour rotating shifts between the hours of 06030-1900 primarily M-F rotating on call weekends and holidays.
Location:Medical Center North Liberty
Benefits Highlights:Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement informationregardingthe full benefits package may be viewed at: new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus is a 469000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Cares nationally recognized Orthopedics service line. It offers coordinated comprehensive and accessible care across outpatient inpatient and surgical settings.
In addition to world-class orthopedic care the campus features a full-service community imaging center laboratory services physical therapy a retail pharmacy an emergency department and a wide range of support services. Every element of the facility is thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patients and staff support excellence in clinical care education and research and foster meaningful community partnerships.
UI Health Care is building a welcoming skilled and collaborative team to help launch this innovative campus and advance our mission:Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Minimum Eligibility Requirement:
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:In order to be considered applicants must uploada 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
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