SURGICAL TECH CERTIFIED - Labor & Delivery - Per Diem - Variable Shifts

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician assists with nursing care and preparation of obstetrical patients by performing routine and delegated duties according to hospital standards and policies. The role performs scrub duties for scheduled, urgent, and emergent C-sections, associated OB/GYN surgeries, and related procedures. It also provides non-clinical support, including preparing rooms after use and supporting clerical and communication workflows on nursing units. The patients served may include adults, adolescents, pediatric patients, and newborns. The position requires variable 12-hour shifts and availability for scheduled hours, holidays, callbacks, weeknights, weekends, and on-call work. The employee may also be directed to participate in emergencies and community disasters, including duties under the California Emergency Services Act. The role requires reporting perceived misconduct and working cooperatively under pressure while meeting competing deadlines. A high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a surgical technician program are required. College coursework or enrollment in a healthcare-related college program is preferred. Candidates must have at least one year of Surgical Technician experience, maintain current BLS certification or obtain it during orientation before hands-on patient care, and hold National Board of Surgical Technology or National Center for Competency Testing (Tech in Surgery) certification.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technician.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of a surgical technician program.
Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain it during orientation before hands-on patient care.
Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology or National Center for Competency Testing (Tech in Surgery).
Basic computer skills and basic understanding of medical and obstetrical terminology.
Knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical scrub procedures, sterile technique, instruments, and delivery/OR room setup procedures.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence if required; communicate in English; write legibly; and understand and follow directions.
Ability to perform basic calculations and apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and standardized situations involving several concrete variables.
Ability to work scheduled hours including holidays, callbacks, weeknights, weekends, and on-call; participate in directed emergency and community disaster response.
Ability to work under pressure, meet competing deadlines, cooperate with colleagues and supervisors, and report perceived misconduct.

Nice To Haves

College courses or enrollment in a healthcare-related college program.

Responsibilities

Compile and report daily census, patient admission, and discharge data as directed.
Assist with admission, transfer, discharge, and death paperwork; maintain complete medical records, assemble charts, and file reports.
Answer and screen phone calls promptly, refer calls according to policy, and dispatch messages as requested.
Welcome and escort patients to appropriate rooms after obtaining height and weight; respond professionally to patient needs and relay concerns to appropriate staff.
Schedule cesarean sections and postpartum tubal ligations after review and approval by the Charge RN, and coordinate scheduling conflicts or cancellations with the main OR.
Perform inpatient and outpatient hearing screenings, document results in the EMR, and schedule referred hearing screenings.
Set up, open, and break down the delivery table; rinse delivery instruments before sending them to Central Processing; assist OB providers with extensive vaginal repairs and obtain additional instruments or supplies as needed.
Stock labor rooms and the OB/OR suite, monitor supply expiration dates, set up new L&D and OB rooms, and help clear rooms after patient discharge or transfer.
Transport lab specimens and placentas from vaginal deliveries, maintain placenta rotation, and discard placentas in the designated biohazard bin.
Prepare operating rooms and set up cases according to surgeons’ preference cards; maintain the sterile field and gown and glove the surgeon using sterile technique.
Keep the mayo stand orderly, pass instruments during sterile procedures, and label medication containers, solutions, and syringes according to hospital policy.
Maintain accountability for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts, and communicate count status to the surgeon and team at appropriate times.
Break down the OR after each case, transport instruments to Central Processing, and prepare the OR suite for the next case.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, including Joint Commission and National Patient Safety Goals, within the scope of practice; maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate dependability and a professional image, follow the dress code, report to duty on time, use benefit time appropriately, and maintain a safe and clean work area.