Surgical Technologist - 90% D/E/N - Labor & Delivery Unit

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.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Affords assistance 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.
• P 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.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• Direct patient care experience in Labor & Delivery.
• Experience working in a health care environment.
• Strong written communication skills.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Knowledge of surgical procedures and asepsis.
• Ability to handle and operate surgical equipment.
• Collaboration and critical thinking skills.
• Documentation and computer skills.
• Standard precautions in infection control.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.

Pay

Pay Level: 11

Schedule

90% D/E/N 8- and 12-hour shifts. Weekends as needed, Holidays as assigned.

Location

John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP)

Rotations

Holidays assigned

Merit Pay Plan

https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan

Pay Differentials

Shift differentials for evening and night.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Surgical Technologist
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Contact Information: Organization - Healthcare, Contact Name - Kiley Skay, Contact Email - Kiley-Skay@uiowa.edu

Job Openings

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

Questions

For questions or additional information, please contact Kiley Skay at Kiley-skay@uiowa.edu.

Successful Candidates

Will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

References

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