Surgical Tech Jobs in Iowa

Interventional Rad Tech PRN

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Shift : Days What you will do: Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional procedures on scheduled shifts including emergency callback, operates angiographic equipment. Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems. Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments. Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists. Presents a positive image to community and professional contacts. Promotes professionalism with the department, hospital, and community; acts as a role model. Maintains intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Receives, relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record. Corroborates a patient’s clinical history with procedure and ensuring information is documented. Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program. Maintains active registry status in ARRT. Maintains current Iowa Permit to Practice. Two years’ experience preferred. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Surgical Tech

Full-time

1 week ago

Surgical Tech | 40 hours per week | Surgical Services

Great River Health Fort Madison, IA

Minimum Hiring Wage: From $22.86 per hour Job Details: Scheduled Hours: 6:55am - 3:25pm, on call and weekend rotation required Job Description: A Brief Overview Assists in surgical procedures under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepares the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment. Functions within the sterile field by passing instruments and other supplies to surgeons and providing visualization through retraction. Provides high quality care to the surgical patients. What you will do Active participation in surgical consciousness. Assure each operating room has the correct case cart, supplies, equipment and instrumentation according to individual provider preferences. Monitor and maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures. Prepares surgical instrumentation that will be used during procedures and assures proper assembly and function. Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation. Pass surgical instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants. Hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation. Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs. Prepare dressings and apply or assist with their application following surgery. Participates in room turnover. Qualifications H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Graduate of a certified tech program or hospital trained through a formal education program Required Demonstrates knowledge and ensures competency and comprehension of all regularory standards. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and company. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Actively looking for ways to help people. Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of works, rules of composition, and grammar. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Certified Surgical Technician Preferred Qualifications: Required: Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program or hospital trained through a formal education program. Specialties at each campus: FM: ENT, Gastroenterology, General, OB/Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Podiatry, Urology Benefits: We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes: Competitive base pay Matching retirement programs Health, Dental and Vision plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Paid time off (PTO) Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted cafeteria meals Paid Parental Leave Employee Service Recognition program Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Surgical Technologist I or II - Gynecology Team -50% to 100%

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA

$24,325.20 - $72,474.48 / year

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 Department of Perioperative Services, is seeking 50% to 100% Surgical Technologists I or II for the Gynecology Team . Surgical Technologists assist with surgical procedures, provision of therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care duties. Prepares, operates, and maintaines routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and implants. All duties are done under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Duties To Include 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 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. Percent of Time: 50% to 100% Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., additional on-call shifts, occassional weekends and holiday rotation. Location: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center - operating rooms. 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 Perioperative Department will be filling 50% to 100% positions at one of two levels. The Surgical Technologist I classification salary range is dependent upon percentage starting at $24,325.20 to $66,377.52 or the Surgical Technologist II classification range is dependent upon percentage started at $26,590.68 to $72,474.48. 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 lisa-ellenson@uiowa.edu Additional Information Classification Title: Surgical Technologist Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 13 Starting Salary Minimum: 24,325.20 Starting Salary Maximum: 72,474.48 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Emily Rod Contact Email: emily-rod@uiowa.edu

Surgical Tech

Full-time

3 weeks ago

Surgical Technologist I -Main Operating Room

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000. Current UI employees are not eligible. University of Iowa Health Care—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. ® University of Iowa Health Care Department of Perioperative Services is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assists with surgical procedures; provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties; and preparation, operation and maintenance of routine and complex equipment, instruments and supplies. All duties are done under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Available Units Include Team 1 : Cardiothoracic, Peripheral Vascular, and Transplant (Heart and Lung) Team 2: Neurosurgery Team 4: Gynecology/Urology/Transplant Team 5: Otolaryngology, Oral Surgery Team 6: General Surgery, Plastics, Burn Duties To Include Prepare surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical team Apply knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room Demonstrate understanding of principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic technique Provide for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I) Demonstrate knowledge of various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation. Demonstrate competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies Assist with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age. Exhibit high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relations to anticipating the needs of the patient and surgeon Implement measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents Assist with documentation according to department/division standard under the direction of the Registered Nurse Perform computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit Serve as primary preceptor to orient new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing duties Serve as a mentor and positive role model to new employees and other surgical team members Practice standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy Follow changes in patient care protocol based on research findings Participate in and contribute to unit staff meetings and in-service programs May participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committees Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned Percent of Time : 100% Schedule : Rotating 8,10-, and 12-hour shifts with occasional weekends, additional on-call shifts, and holiday rotation. Location: John Colloton Pavillion (JCP) Merit Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan Pay Differentials : Shift differentials for evening and night. Benefits Highlights: 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. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits Required Qualifications Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a surgical technologist. Desired Qualifications Preferred candidates will have direct patient care experience in an operating room. Experience working in a health care environment. Able to scrub surgical procedures. Strong written communication skills. Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Faby Orozco at fabiola-orozco@uiowa.edu Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Additional Information Classification Title: Surgical Technologist Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 10 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Faby Orozco Contact Email: fabiola-orozco@uiowa.edu

Surgical Technologist I or II - Gynecology Team -50% to 100%

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA

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 assists with surgical procedures; provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties; and preparation, operation and maintenance of routine and complex equipment, instruments and supplies. All duties are done under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To 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. Percent of Time : 90% Schedule : Day/Evening/Night Shifts 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. Benefits Highlights: 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. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits For more information about Why Iowa?, click here 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 Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Additional Information Classification Title: Surgical Technologist Appointment Type: Merit Schedule: Part-time Compensation Pay Level: 11 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Kiley Skay Contact Email: Kiley-Skay@uiowa.edu

Surgical Tech

Full-time

3 months ago

Surgical Technician (CST)

MercyOne Des Moines, IA

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Summary: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you need medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Surgical Technician to join our Operating Room. The Surgical Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure including the instruments, equipment, and supplies. They must maintain the sterile field during the surgical procedure. Will scrub more general cases which may include general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and plastics. May also be 2nd, 3rd or 4th scrub in all surgical specialties. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision, values, and cultural beliefs of MercyOne. Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Call may be required. General Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology; completion of surgical tech apprenticeship or military program. Or graduate of an LPN program with Surgical experience; or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency. CST certification preferred but not required in Iowa. CST certification is required if working in Illinois. LPN license is required if you are a graduate of an LPN program. No prior experience is required. BLS. Mandatory Reporter. Ability to work with diverse groups of people; ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability; and the ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System’s circle of care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.