Surgical Technologist I or II

Ambulatory Surgery Centeris seeking aPRNSurgical 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.

• Cleans, checks, orders and re-supplies surgical area and support/storage areas.
• Provides proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Prepares surgical area for patient care and anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Provides therapeutic, preventative and emergency patient care in an operating room setting.
• Drapes the pateint and equipment appropriate to surgical procedure.
• Recognizes and communicates breaks in aseptic technique.
• Documents and communicates creation of sterile field.
• Prepares and passes sutures to the surgeon.
• Positions patient for surgery and to facilitate breathing, initiating corrective action for airway obstruction.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts.

Schedule: PRN - Monday through Friday - 4 to 8 hour shifts scheduled between the hours of 07:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Minimum of 24 hours per month.

Location: Ambulatory Surgery Center at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics,

Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Surgical Technologist I

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

  
  
• 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

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.