Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room - (26004054)
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 3: Urology/Transplant
Team 4: Gynecology
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 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 instrumentation.Demonstrate 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 age.Exhibit 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 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.eduSuccessful 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.
: Iowa City
: Patient Care Providers
: Healthcare
: Regular
Full-time
: No
: Sep 8, 2026, 12:09:43 PM
WE CARE Core Values
Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.
Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:
• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
Vision
World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
Recognitions/ Awards
In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
