Perinatal Surg Technologist

Westchester Medical Center•Valhalla, NY

21h

About The Position

The Perinatal Surgical Technologist performs scrub techniques and patient care as a member of the obstetrics surgical care team under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. The role provides the surgical team with instruments, sutures, specialized equipment, and materials while maintaining strict aseptic technique. The technologist prepares patients, operating rooms, triage rooms, labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, and equipment for obstetrical surgical and delivery procedures. The position also participates in care of obstetrical and newborn patients, maintains maternal and newborn safety and security practices, and supports quality improvement and patient safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of a nationally accredited surgical technologist educational program and possession of a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited credentialing organization; or completion of a U.S. armed services or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps surgical technology training program; or qualifying written verification of one cumulative year of surgical technologist employment at a health care facility within the four years immediately before January 1, 2015.
A person may be employed during the twelve-month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue employment beyond that period without the specified certified surgical technologist credential.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of surgical technologist experience in an operating room.
Associate’s degree in Operating Technology.

Responsibilities

Performs pre-surgical and pre-delivery scrub procedures and dons gown, gloves, and personal protective equipment as needed.
Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment for surgical and delivery procedures.
Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and required medications or solutions.
Performs initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
Assists surgical and obstetrical team members with gowning and gloving.
Assists in preparing the patient for surgery or delivery, including patient and consent verification, skin preparation, draping, and establishing and securing the sterile field.
Participates in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure.
Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies needed during procedures and deliveries.
Anticipates the surgeon’s needs by passing instruments and supplies during procedures.
Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions used during procedures.
Holds retractors or instruments and sponges or suctions the operative site as directed by the surgeon.
Maintains sterile technique throughout procedures.
Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role before the operation and before incision closure, and performs additional counts as needed.
Prepares sterile dressings or immobilization devices and secures them as needed.
Prepares and passes off specimens according to surgical services procedures.
Assists with room turnover and maintains accurate records throughout procedures.
Helps transport patients to and from the operating or delivery room.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and assists with terminal room cleaning.
Prepares the OR/LDR for the next patient, including restocking delivery and labor suites and operating rooms with designated equipment and supplies.
Participates in obstetrical and newborn patient care, which may include perineal care, serving as a chaperone, assisting with ambulation and personal care, distributing fresh water, and stocking the linen cart.
Sends specimens to the laboratory or pathology by pneumatic tube or hand delivery.
Maintains proficiency in maternal and newborn safety and security, including use of the infant security system, safety processes, and hourly rounding.
Follows maternal and newborn policies and procedures, including patient identification requirements.
Maintains and develops competencies through annual renewal and ongoing educational programs or offerings.
Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to support quality patient care and safety.
Performs other duties as assigned.