Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the operating room. Surg Techs work under the supervision of the surgeon and facilitate a safe, effective and orderly operating room to maximize patient safety. This role is in our Labor and Delivery Department at our Downtown Hospital How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED plus training in operating room setting Required
- Graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required.
- Current BLS required
- Familiarity with all surgical instruments and equipment and a working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
- Minimum of 2+ years experience in a hospital or outpatient operating room if not from an accredited training program.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the basic cleaning and upkeep of the Rehab Department.
- Demonstrates superior knowledge of advanced surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities.
- Demonstrates skills in organizing and coordinating the effective use of personnel and materials.
- Develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics.
- Applies knowledge related to emergency situations.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the needs of the patient and the surgeon.
- Performs instrument counts prior to each procedure and maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments during the procedure.
- Secures and prepares all supplies and instruments required for surgical intervention before procedures.
- Ensures the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field in the OR.
- Prepares patient skin for surgical treatment.
- Position and re-position patient during surgery.
- Helps monitor patients during surgery.
- Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase.
- Performs scrub functions.
- Ensures that specimens are correctly handled and routed to the proper source.
- Maintains current knowledge of anatomy/physiology and medications used intraoperatively.
- Keeps current with developments in the field through participation in seminars, workshops and publications.
- Follows all federal, state and departmental safety procedures.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
