Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery - 100% Nights M-F

About the role

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000. The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with surgical procedures; provide therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care; and prepare, operate and maintain routine and complex equipment, instruments and supplies. All duties are performed under the direction of a registered professional nurse.

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 relation 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

Percent of Time: 100%; Schedule: 100% Night 23-0730 M-F, Holidays as assigned. Location: John Pappajohn Pavilion (JPP). Rotations: Holidays assigned.

Pay

Sign-on bonus: $5,000. Merit Pay Plan: Merit Pay Plan. Pay differentials: Shift differentials for evening and night shifts.

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health, dental, life and disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans
• Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants

Qualifications

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Desired Qualifications: Direct patient care experience in Labor & Delivery; Experience working in a health care environment; Strong written communication skills.