CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - Labor/Delivery- Experienced CST preferred

HHC • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) III is an individual with specialized education who handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for surgical procedures; has a proficient understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative phase; and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Requirements

• Current CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• CSTs must complete continuing education credits for AST and NBSTSA recertification every 2-years
• 25 CEUs annual
• 2 or more years of experience as a CST
• At least 1 year in a CST position in the Main Operating Room at Eskenazi
• Current BLS certification
• NRP Certification required for OB CST
• Maintains Clinical Ladder Requirements for the Certified Surgical Technician III position
• Skills in the use of sterilization equipment, highly technical surgical equipment, and accurate use and care of instrumentation
• Knowledge and application of anatomy/physiology as it applies to surgical procedures
• Knowledge of instruments/supplies/equipment required for surgical procedures
• Ability to identify/apply principles of asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control
• Maintains empathetic attitude toward patients
• Practices with an advanced level of experience with proficient to expert knowledge of all specialty services
• Ability to make sound decisions during highly stressful situations, anticipate/prioritize to maintain proficient performance
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow exact specifications, and oral/written instructions
• Ability to concentrate and exhibit continuous attention/perception during surgery-related tasks
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells
• Ability to maintain visualization of instrumentation, equipment, supplies and items on sterile field in dimly lit environment

Nice To Haves

• Member of Association of Surgical Technologists) (AST) (preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned surgical procedures and preparations in conjunction with the activities of the total surgical team
• Maintains sterile technique/environment
• Prepares operating room for surgical procedures with appropriate supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for each assigned case
• Ensures sterility of instruments and supplies
• Prepares/maintains/labels medication on the sterile field accurately
• Provides for appropriate handling/labeling/disposition of surgical specimens
• Performs appropriate counts with circulating nurse as required by policy
• Assists with patient positioning and positioning devices, and providing patient comfort measures
• Gowns and gloves self and other sterile personnel
• Prepares/maintains sterile field and drapes for procedures
• Handles, cares for, cleans, and passes instruments
• Assists/holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Accounts for all instrumentation
• Cleans and stocks room
• Cleaning and restocking warmers, delivery tables, and LDR supplies
• Checking for outdated supplies before restocking
• Setting up ready rooms and stock rooms including linen, masks, boots, and hats
• Setting up infant warmers in OR
• Assisting RN in delivery room obtaining supplies and equipment
• Transporting surgical specimens to pathology per hospital policy
• Preparing instruments for processing
• Delivering and retrieving instrument carts to CSR
• Communicating with Clinical Manager supplies/instruments that need to be special ordered
• Placing foley/I&O cath
• Perform blood draw on adults
• Perform EKG on adults
• Perform Point of Care Testing including Accucheck, Urine dip stick, and UPT
• Weighing triage patients
• Taking vital signs on adults
• Placing EFM and Toco on patients with communication to charge/lead nurse
• Assist with labor positioning
• Taking vital signs on baby
• Obtaining length of baby
• Obtaining weight of baby
• Obtaining footprints of baby
• Performing heel sticks on baby (including serum bili & PKUs)
• Performs ABRs
• Gives baby baths

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed