Surgical Tech, Family Birth Center
About The Position
The Family Birth Center Surgical Technician provides direct support during obstetric surgical procedures, including cesarean sections, and assists with daily operational tasks in the Labor & Delivery unit. The role maintains sterile techniques, prepares and organizes surgical instruments, stocks supplies, and performs clerical support tasks to promote efficient workflow and patient safety. It supports proper handling of equipment and supplies, infection prevention, accurate count procedures, and documentation in accordance with established surgical protocols. The Surgical Technician works closely with nurses, physicians, and other care-team members to support coordinated, high-quality patient care and dependable departmental workflow.
Requirements
- Requires either a Surgical Tech or Certified Surgical Tech (CST) and UAP/Technician upon hire, or a current or temporary nursing license in North Dakota or a compact nursing license.
- Requires completion of either a Surgical Tech training program or a Nursing program, as evidenced by licensure.
- Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation is required.
- Basic computer and clerical skills are required.
- Must maintain familiarity with instrumentation, including its proper care and functionality.
- Must communicate well, handle stressful situations, and work efficiently as a team member.
- Must complete the probation period satisfactorily.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, move throughout the operating suite, and assist with positioning or transferring patients and equipment.
- Ability to lift, push, and maneuver surgical trays, instrument sets, and mobile equipment.
- Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity for identifying instruments, responding to verbal cues, and performing fine motor tasks within a sterile field.
- Follow infection-prevention practices, sterile-technique standards, and appropriate PPE use.
Nice To Haves
- Preference is given to candidates with CST certification.
- CNA certification is preferred.
- Past work experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields for labor and delivery procedures.
- Select, assemble, and organize surgical instruments and supplies according to physician preference and procedure requirements.
- Assist surgeons and nurses during operative deliveries by passing instruments and maintaining aseptic techniques.
- Clean, sterilize, and store instruments after procedures.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations in the Labor & Delivery unit.
- Stock and maintain supplies and equipment in patient rooms and surgical suites.
- Perform clerical tasks such as chart preparation, order entry, and documentation support.
- Transport patients, specimens, and equipment as needed.
- Assist nursing staff with patient-care tasks.
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of Labor & Delivery rooms.
- Support accurate count procedures and documentation in accordance with established surgical protocols.
- Handle equipment and supplies properly and contribute to infection-prevention practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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