Surgical Technologist II - 60% Weekend Days - Labor & Delivery Unit

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Surgical Technologist II - 60% Weekend Days - Labor & Delivery Unit - ( 26003186 ) Description University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to, under the direction of Staff Nurses, assists with surgical procedures, the provision of therapeutic, preventive and emergency patient care duties. Prepares, operates and maintains routine and complex equipment, instruments, supplies and implants. Position Responsibilities: - 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 pro...