Certified Surgical Technologist - OB Scrub Tech - Labor and Delivery (L&D) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Mechanicsville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America) OB Scrub Tech/Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Memorial Regional Medical Center Unit: Labor & Delivery (L&D) Shifts: Full-time nights, 7pm-7am schedule, 3(12s) per week. Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000. Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses. NBSTA IS REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR THIS ROLE IN VIRGINIA Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Essential Job Functions • Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure. • Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy. • Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique. • Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly. • Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator. • Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations. • Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding. • Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives. • Assists in CPR as needed. • Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments. • BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy. • Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities. • Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives. • Participates in all patient safety care measures. • Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department. • Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned. • Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required. • Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs. • Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Labor and Delivery - Memorial It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred)
Must be certified by the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) (required)
Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)
If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.
Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

Nice To Haves

One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.
Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.
Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.
Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.
Assists in CPR as needed.
Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.
BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.
Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in all patient safety care measures.
Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.
Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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