OB Surgical Tech

Trinity Health

88d • $24 - $39

About The Position

The OB Surgical Tech assists surgical team during operative procedures. As a surgical team member under direct supervision of the circulating RN, provides pre-operative and intra-operative patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of use & care of all surgical instruments both intra-operatively & post-operatively. Demonstrates knowledge of all surgical electrical equipment as it pertains to optimum working order. Prepares for surgical procedures by turning over room and assessing equipment/set-up needs for next scheduled case. Demonstrates proper scrub technique, gowning & gloving of self & other surgical team members. Demonstrates proper draping technique with appropriate back table & mayo stand set up. Knowledge of name & function of instruments & demonstrates proper care of instruments, intra-operatively & post-operatively. Attentiveness to the surgical team & anticipates the next need of the surgeon. Demonstrates proper counting of sponges, instruments & sharps as well as demonstrates continuous awareness of the location of sponges, instruments & sharps on the surgical field. Demonstrates accurate care & handling of specimens. Demonstrates & practices Universal Precautions at all times. Appropriately orders & stocks supplies for the L&D Operating Room & L&D unit. Prepares birthing rooms for anticipated vaginal deliveries.

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology.
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during operative procedures.
• Provide pre-operative and intra-operative patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of use & care of all surgical instruments.
• Prepare for surgical procedures by turning over room and assessing equipment/set-up needs.
• Demonstrate proper scrub technique, gowning & gloving.
• Demonstrate proper draping technique with appropriate back table & mayo stand set up.
• Anticipate the next need of the surgeon.
• Demonstrate proper counting of sponges, instruments & sharps.
• Demonstrate accurate care & handling of specimens.
• Practice Universal Precautions at all times.
• Order & stock supplies for the L&D Operating Room & L&D unit.
• Prepare birthing rooms for anticipated vaginal deliveries.

Benefits

• Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor roles.
• Career Development.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC).
• Educational Stipend.
• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification).
• Referral Rewards.
• Self-Scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees