Certified Surgical Technologist- Birth Center

PRN - Rotating Shifts/Weekends

Starting Pay - $31.11 - $46.67 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required
• Surgical technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• BLS certified within 90 days of hire
• Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience with direct patient care preferred
• Flexibility with rapidly changing work environments

Job Responsibilities:

• Sterile set up of the back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the cesarean procedure.
• Performs initial counts procedure with the RN circulator role / and in delivery room space.
• Assists team members with gowning and gloving.
• Assists with draping and establishing sterile fields.
• Actively participates in surgical timeout.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions on the sterile field.
• Holds retractors as directed by the surgeon.
• Applies suction and sponges to the operative site as needed.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• May apply electrocautery to forceps and clamps on bleeders.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Prepares and passes off specimens.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Conducts room turnover or assists with room turnover.
• Demonstrates open communication, team oriented.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process.
• Performs repetitive motions throughout shift.
• May support obstetrician as directed during STAT cesarean section (but not completing surgical assist duties e.g. cutting or suturing)
• May assist RN circulator role (e.g. obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and ) if necessary.
• Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
• Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages (including newborns) that includes, but not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
• Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.
• Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of delivery and other Birth Center equipment.
• Maintains unit care areas, stockroom, supply area and patient rooms in order and keeps rooms organized, adequately stocked and equipment calibrated.
• Assists with the transport of patients as needed. Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement.
• Other duties as assigned.