University of Iowa · 3 months ago
Surgical Technologist II Downtown 90%- Labor and Delivery
Iowa City, IA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $68K/yr
2+ years expUniversity of Iowa Health Care Medical Center is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist II to prepare the surgical area, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, and mentor new staff while ensuring patient safety and maintaining aseptic technique during procedures.
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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 patient's 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
Organize and provide specialty in-services
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Company
University of Iowa
On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Windgate Foundation
2022-08-17Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Kurt H.
Assoc. Professor, E-MBA Business, UI College of Business; Advised 300 companies globally, CEO
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