University of Iowa Research · 4 months ago
Surgical Technologist I - Urology Clinic-OR/Lithotripsy
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUniversity of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with surgical procedures and provide therapeutic, preventive, and emergency patient care duties in the Urology Clinic (OR/Lithotripsy). The role involves preparation, operation, and maintenance of routine and complex equipment, instruments, and supplies under the direction of a registered professional nurse.
Research
Responsibilities
Communicates and interacts with patients, visitors, and other health care professionals in an effective manner and maintains positive, cooperative relationships
Demonstrates understanding of principles of medical and surgical asepsis
Recognizes and communicates breaks in aseptic technique
Prepares surgical area for patient care
Assists with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and age
Assists with documentation according to department/division standard under the direction of the Registered Nurse
Demonstrates competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policies
Provides for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I)
Precepts staff and/or healthcare students to scrubbing duties and central sterilization techniques
Performs computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unit
Implements measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidents
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
Practices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policy
Follows changes in patient care protocol based on research findings
Decontaminates, cleans, sorts, inspects, disassembles and reassembles complex surgical instrumentation. Operates equipment utilized to clean, disinfect and sterilize surgical instrumentation, including all manner of patient care equipment including endoscopes
Accesses reference materials via computer systems, follows guides and instructions to assemble high volumes of complex instrument and implant trays. Inspects and evaluates instruments for function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place. Labels, seals and documents all items processed
Performs all aspects of sterilization, packaging inspection, equipment operation, safety procedures, proper documentation, and prioritization. Sterilizes items per manufacturer’s instructions, verifies correct parameters used for all instruments
Assembles case carts in accordance with patient/surgeon procedure specific cards within appropriate time frame and documents missing items. Performs duties in a high stress environment, responds to emergencies and urgent add-on cases. Receives and responds to a high volume of phone calls to provide additional items as needed. Maintains a high level of customer service
Performs regular biological monitoring of sterilizers to ensure sterilizer efficacy. Conducts challenge tests on sterilization and decontamination equipment. Performs preventative maintenance functions on all equipment
Qualification
Required
Satisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a surgical technologist. (Completion of an in-service training program for surgical technologists is acceptable)
Preferred
Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs
Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in situations while producing results
Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers
Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so
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
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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