Surgical Technologist II

3 weeks ago

Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full time

About the Role:

The University of Iowa is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Technologist II to join our team. As a Surgical Technologist II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our operating rooms. Your expertise and attention to detail will be essential in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our surgical team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare the surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
  • Serve as a primary preceptor for Surgical Technology students, Summer 10 Nursing Interns, or new staff.
  • Serve on shared governance committees, POD committees, or EBP workgroups.
  • Apply knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
  • Understand the principles of medical and surgical asepsis and recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique.
  • Provide for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies, and implants.
  • Understand various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation to anticipate needs during surgery and improve the overall flow of the surgical procedure.
  • Perform delegated technical functions and clinical activities in accordance with institutional policies.
  • Facilitate patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age.
  • Collaborate with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care and maintain the sterile field.
  • Participate in collaborative review of pertinent patient information for accuracy of procedure and associated factors influencing preparedness for procedure.
  • Assist in revising or updating care plans and developing 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.
  • Display critical thinking skills and anticipate the needs of the patient and surgeon.
  • Take preventative action on potential patient problems/complications and report unusual incidents.
  • Provide documentation according to department/division standards in conjunction with the Registered Nurse.
  • Perform computer functions within the scope of the role as defined by the individual unit or units supported.
  • Precept new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties.
  • Mentor new employees and other surgical team members.
  • Practice standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy.
  • Follow changes in patient care protocol based on research findings.
  • Participate in and contribute to unit staff meetings and in-service programs.
  • Participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees.
  • Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned.
  • Ensure daily unit documentation/tasks are completed, such as case reviews for procedure, implants, and supplies.
  • Communicate 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct patient care experience in an operating room.
  • Experience working in a healthcare environment.
  • Able to scrub surgical procedures.
  • Strong written communication skills.

Benefits:

The University of Iowa offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

How to Apply:

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 at any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Emilio Villagrana.

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

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

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