Certified Surgical Technologist, Maternity & Delivery, Per Diem
About The Position
Under the direction of the RN circulator and in accordance with standards for surgical services, the Certified Surgical Technologist assists surgical teams during operative procedures by scrubbing for physicians in the assigned service. The role arranges and inventories sterile setups, helps prepare, move, and position patients, performs sterile scrub procedures, prepares and drapes the patient and operative area, and passes instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to hospital policy. The technologist also participates in operating room turnover. The position requires independent proficiency in the scrub role for cases in the assigned specialty and provides evidence-based clinical care with minimal supervision. The technologist prepares the operating room and case supplies, anticipates equipment and supply needs, assists the operative team, monitors the sterile field and surgical items, handles specimens carefully, and responds to emergency situations as directed. The role is per diem, with mixed shifts and holiday scheduling requirements.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited school of surgical technology and the required surgical technologist certification by the date of hire.
- A surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and recognized by the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Surgical Technologists.
- Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, renewed every two years.
- Maintain AST membership, required educational units, and AST certification.
- Thorough knowledge of a specialized and technical field of Surgical Technology.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role across cases in the assigned specialty, providing high-quality evidence-based care with minimal supervision.
- Promote teamwork, including formally precepting co-workers.
- Prepare the operating room for cases and verify case carts, preference cards, instrument pans, packs, sterile supplies, and other required items.
- Anticipate special equipment and supply needs and request items from the circulating nurse.
- Set up the back table and Mayo tray according to the procedure and surgeon preference card.
- Perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse according to hospital policy.
- Assist the operative team and anticipate the needs of surgeons and assistants during procedures.
- Remain observant of the operative field, recognize emergencies, and perform emergency procedures as directed.
- Use operating room equipment, including microscopes, CUSA, steam sterilizers, suction, and compressed air or gas.
- Pass and track instruments, sutures, and supplies during procedures.
- Label medications and solutions on the sterile field.
- Monitor sponges, needles, and instruments throughout each case.
- Care for specimens to prevent loss or damage and ensure proper anatomical identification.
- Assist with patient preparation, movement, and positioning; perform sterile scrub procedures and prepare and drape the patient and operative area.
- Participate in operating room turnover.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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