Surgical Technologist-Certified-Birthcare Center

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA

90d

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) functions as a member of the surgical team to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The Certified Surgical Technologist collaborates with the team to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The Birthcare Center CST will also function as a Birth Care Center Assistant (tech) when the surgical suites are not in use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited surgical technology program.
• Must possess certification in surgical technology through a nationally certifying body (NBSTSA or NCCT) within a year of hire date unless extension has been granted by the Birthcare Center Manager.
• Must possess current basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office, web browser, and email.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Call responsibilities may be associated with this position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge, competency and skills with assisting, maintaining sterile fields, exhibiting aseptic technique and surgical skin preparation during surgical procedures in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Is knowledgeable of instrumentation and supplies with setup and handling on sterile field.
• Anticipates and responds to needs of surgeon, staff and patient.
• Knowledgeable in functions of Central Sterile Processing related to cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, wrapping and storage of instrumentation following appropriate 'Instructions for Use,' IFU’s of instrumentation.
• Understands usage of standard precautions, personal protective equipment and isolation precautions.
• Prepares and assembles, all necessary equipment, supplies and positioning aids based on preference card.
• Prepares medications for administration on the operative field under the direction of the physician.
• Provide direct patient care for Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum and newborn patients under the direction of an RN or LPN.
• Function as a preceptor in the operating room suites.
• Ensure proper quality of supplies are on hand at all times in OR/PACU areas.
• Complete Nitrous testing on OR gas machines quarterly.
• Run quality controls on equipment in OR/PACU area, such as Hemacue and accudata.
• Check crash carts daily.
• Check refrigerator temperatures daily.
• Check Waterloo carts daily.
• Help with OB assist duties when not in the OR, including but not limited to answering the phones, putting charts together, cleaning and restocking rooms, and helping out in the nursery.

Benefits

• $7500 Sign-on Bonus!
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401K matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED