Surgical Scrub Tech - Labor & Delivery - Per Diem Nights

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician works in a collaborative environment at St Mary within Surgical Services to provide safe, quality health care services & / or assistance to patients under the supervision & direction of a registered nurse or other designated health care professional in accordance with level of experience, education, policies & procedures. Must have additional training through the achievement of in-house certifications or have successful completion of role specific certification or licensing.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in high school, completing a GED, or obtained a high school diploma or GED.
Surgical Tech Certification required

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies scientific principles in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping etc. demonstrates proper scrubbing skills, handles, and passes instrumentation utilizing aseptic technique and can anticipate patient and surgeon needs.
Assists in transfer and positioning of patients.
Collaborates with circulating nurse in room preparation, selecting supplies, and equipment is organized fashion.
Creates, maintains, and monitors the sterile field continuously.
Takes responsibility for maintaining equipment and instrumentation in proper functional condition.
Assess and responds appropriately in an emergency situation to prioritize and meets the patients’ immediate needs.
Acts as a patient advocate and protect the patient’s rights through safe and ethical practice.
Demonstrates safe, proper, and appropriate use of sterilizers.