OB Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery Birth Center

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The OB Surgical Technologist works in the Labor and Delivery Birth Center, providing technical skills and assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. The position performs similar duties in other hospital areas as assigned. It is full-time with benefits and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Preference is given to applicants with surgical technology experience.

Requirements

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, applicable military training, or two years of experience as a surgical technologist; alternatively, an approved equivalent combination of training and experience.
A firm understanding of the surgical process and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assist the surgeon in providing high-quality patient care.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Willingness to learn new procedures and processes.

Nice To Haves

Previous Labor and Delivery experience is highly desired.
CST Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Surgical Technologist experience; preference is given to applicants with this experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
Select instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure.
Prepare the room by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies.
Scrub for surgical procedures, including helping the surgeon with patient preparation and draping, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with procedures as appropriate.
Follow the principles of sterile technique and take steps to remedy observed breaks in sterile technique.
Identify specimens before passing them off the field and transport specimens to Pathology as directed.
Operate specified operating room equipment in accordance with training.
Assist the RN with circulating duties as delegated.
Assist with transferring patients into or out of the operating room.
Clean rooms, instruments, and equipment appropriately.
Identify and report instruments and equipment in need of maintenance.
Assist in teaching scrub-role responsibilities to residents, nurses, and surgical technologist students.
Support the operating room team as needed.
Keep up to date on new procedures and equipment and communicate changes to other staff.
Pursue professional growth and development.
Perform responsibilities defined in the scope of service to address the unique nature of the client.
Serve as a role model for current and new surgical staff.
Perform additional assigned tasks, which may include restocking and cleaning equipment.