Surgical Technologist I 50%-100% - Operating Rooms - North Liberty

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 as a Surgical Technologist I or Surgical Technologist II (25006596).

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.

• Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.

• Demonstrates understanding of 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).

• Demonstrates knowledge of various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.

• Demonstrates competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies.

• Assists with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age.

• Exhibits high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relations to anticipating the needs of the patient and surgeon.

• Implements measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents.

• Assists with documentation according to department/division standard under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

• Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit.

• Serves as primary preceptor to orient new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties.

• Serves as a mentor and positive role model to 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.

• May participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees.

• Performs other special projects and tasks as assigned.

Schedule: 50%-100%
Hourly: $23.30 to commensurate
Hours: 10, and 12 hour rotating shifts between the hours of 0630-1900, 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 plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

The new University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus is a 469,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Care’s 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.