Surgical Technologist I - Children's OR 80 - 100% - (26005355)
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000. Current UI employees are not eligible.The Stead Family Children’s Hospital 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.Duties to Include:Prepare surgical area for patient care and anticipate the needs of the surgical teamApply knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating roomDemonstrate understanding of principles of medical and surgical asepsis; recognize and communicate breaks in aseptic techniqueProvide for proper care and handling of equipment, instruments, supplies and implants (E/I/S/I)Demonstrate knowledge of various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentationDemonstrate competency in performance of delegated technical functions and clinical activities, in accordance with institutional policiesAssist with the provision of patient care with regard to the patient's condition and ageExhibit high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient careDemonstrate critical thinking skills in relations to anticipating the needs of the patient and surgeonImplement measures to prevent potential patient problems/complications and reports unusual incidentsAssist with documentation according to department/division standard under the direction of the Registered NursePerform computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unitServe as primary preceptor to orient new staff and/or student technologists to scrubbing dutiesServe as a mentor and positive role model to new employees and other surgical team membersPractice standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policyFollow changes in patient care protocol based on research findingsParticipate in and contribute to unit staff meetings and in-service programsMay participate in perioperative initiatives or shared governance committeesPerform other special projects and tasks as assignedThe Department of Perioperative Services within the Stead Family Children’s Hospital is responsible for providing services for patients before, during, and after surgery. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care, compassionate service, and exhibiting University of Iowa HealthCare WECARE Core values in all we do. We are proud to be a part of Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital where we are committed to changing medicine and changing kids’ lives®.Percent of Time: 80 - 100%Schedule: 8 or 10 hour shifts, primary work hours between 0700-1730 M-F. On-call, holiday, and off shift rotation required. Location: Stead Family Children’s HospitalPay Grade: 11 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
Minimum Eligibility RequirementsSatisfactory completion of a vocational or military course in surgical technology, or certification as a Surgical TechnologistDesirable QualificationsTwo years’ experience as a Surgical TechnologistExperience in scrubbing pediatric emergency cases including craniotomy, ortho trauma and general surgeryApplication Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume or CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. If applicable, internal references will be conducted with approval from the candidate. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.The department intends to hire for one position from either Surgical Technologist I, requisition 26005355 or Surgical Technologist II, requisition 26005356 based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered.Please contact anne-phillips@uiowa.edu for further details on this position.
: Iowa City
: Patient Care Providers
: Healthcare
: Regular
Full-time
: No
: Sep 28, 2026, 4:51:27 PM
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