Surgical Tech Part-time
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ASC OR Surgical Technologist I or II - 50%

apartment University of Iowa Healthcare location_onIowa City, IA, US
$24,325.20 - $36,237.24 / YEAR
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Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000. Current UI Health Care employees not eligible.

The University of Iowa Heath Care Medical Center department, Ambulatory Surgery Center, is seeking a 50% Surgical Technologist I or II for the ASC OR Team. Under the direction of a registered professional nurse assists with surgical procedures; provision of therapeutic, preventative and emergency patient care duties; and preparation, operation and maintenance of routine and complex equipment, instruments and supplies.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center intends to hire for one 50% position at either the Surgical Technologist I classification or the Surgical Technologist II classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for.

Duties To Include

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

  • 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 policy
  • 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
  • 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.


Percent of Time: 50%

Schedule: Monday through Friday, two 10-hour shifts, scheduled 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.with rotating day off. No weekends or holidays. One C2 (extension of shift) per week.

Location: Ambulatory Surgery Center at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center - 4th floor Pomerantz Family Pavilion

Pay Grade: Surgical Technologist I - Pay Grade 11 and Surgical Technologist II - Pay Grade 13 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alph-matrix

Benefits Highlights

  • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
  • For more information about Why Iowa?, click here


Minimum Eligibility Requirements For Surgical Technologist I

  • Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist.


Minimum Eligibility Requirements For Surgical Technologist II

  • Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA and NCCT).
  • Two years' experience as a Surgical Technologist


Desirable Qualifications

  • Preferred candidates will have direct patient care experience in an operating room.
  • Experience working in a healthcare environment.
  • Ability to scrub surgical procedures.
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Demonstrates customer service and service recovery


Application Process: In order to be considered, please complete the online application.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center will be filling this 50% position at one of two levels. The Surgical Technologist I classification salary range is $24,325.20 to 33,188.76 or the Surgical Technologist II classification salary range is $26,590.68 to $36,237.24. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Surgical Technologist I or Surgical Technologist II) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.

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

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Lisa Ellenson, email lisa-ellenson@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: Surgical Technologist
  • Appointment Type: Merit
  • Schedule: Part-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus


Compensation

  • Pay Level: 13
  • Starting Salary Minimum: 24,325.20
  • Starting Salary Maximum: 36,237.24


Contact Information

  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Emily Rod
  • Contact Email: emily-rod@uiowa.edu

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