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The University of Iowa
Surgical Technologist I (75%-100%) - Operating Rooms - North Liberty
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$57,327 / year median in Iowa
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Surgical Technologist I (75
- 100%)
- Operating Rooms
- North Liberty 🔍 Iowa City, Iowa, United States New ▾ ▸ 1 additional location North Liberty, Iowa, United States 📁 Clinical 📅 9 hours ago Post Date 📅 26002916 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000.
- 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.
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:
75- 100%
Hourly :
$23.30 to commensurateHours:
10 hour rotating shifts between the hours of 0645-1715, primarily M-F, rotating day off, weekly extension of shift, occasional weekends and holidays as needed.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.