Certified Surgical Technologist- Birth Center

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

162d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN position involves rotating shifts and weekends, with a starting pay range of $31.11 - $46.67 based on experience. Offers for external candidates are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of this range. The role requires flexibility with rapidly changing work environments and involves direct patient care activities under the supervision of an RN.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience with direct patient care preferred
Flexibility with rapidly changing work environments

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.