Certified Scrub Technologist - Labor & Delivery

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Edgewood, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Scrub Technologist for its Labor & Delivery Unit at Edgewood Hospital. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the technologist serves as the scrub person in the perioperative setting to meet patients’ surgical needs. The role requires compassionate, respectful interactions with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues, while respecting patients’ cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, privacy, and confidentiality. The technologist supports the circulating nurse, applies aseptic technique, obtains appropriate supplies and equipment, maintains certification, and participates in performance improvement activities under RN direction. The role also includes accurate surgical counts, medication labeling and maintenance on the sterile field, efficient use of supplies and equipment, and responding within required time frames for emergent surgical cases.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program.
Provide proof of certification within one year of hire.
In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, instruments, sutures, and equipment for surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties of the scrub person in the perioperative setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy when interacting with patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Respect patients’ ethnic origins, spiritual beliefs, privacy, and confidentiality.
Assist the circulating nurse (RN) as directed.
Maintain personal growth and development.
Use aseptic technique when functioning as the scrub person.
Obtain supplies and equipment based on the needs of the patient, surgeon, and anesthesia provider.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
Maintain certification.
Participate in performance improvement activities under the direction of the RN.
Perform accurate initial and consecutive counts of sponges, needles, sharps, and instruments with the RN.
Demonstrate knowledge of labeling and maintaining medications on the sterile field under RN direction.
Use equipment and supplies efficiently and cost-effectively according to patient, surgeon, and anesthesia provider needs.
Respond within the required time frame for emergent surgical cases and be prepared within that time frame.
Perform other duties as assigned.