Surgical Technician Certified, Labor and Delivery (Part Time, Nights)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Quakertown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician Certified will register patients and complete patient care tasks. This role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. St. Luke's is dedicated to satisfying its mission of unwavering commitment to excellence in caring for the sick and injured, educating healthcare providers, and improving access to care in the communities it serves, regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

Requirements

NJ Requirement: Certification required upon hire.
PA Requirement: Certification required upon hire, unless new graduate.
A New Graduate, requires certificate within six (6) months of hiring date.
Acceptable certifications include one of the following: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – 1 year renewal cycle OR National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) – 2 year renewal cycle
On-the-job training - minimum of 1-1/2 years, with 8 weeks concentrated orientation period.

Responsibilities

Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves self and members of the surgical team
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure and ensures they are in good working condition
Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
Assists with draping sterile field
Passes instruments, retractors and suture etc., to surgeon during procedure
Demonstrates ability to anticipate need of the surgical team
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
Handles surgical specimens appropriately and safely
Handles sharps and medications following OR safety policies