Surgical Technologist I - Labor & Delivery - Per Diem - Days - MRH -

Memorial Healthcare

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. Labor & Delivery experience preferred; 6:45am -6:15pm; includes weekends

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Labor & Delivery experience preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification (CST or TS-C) is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program within the last 12 months preferred.
• Less than 6 months of surgical technologist work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile fields with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies tailored to each case.
• Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens according to established protocols for safe and accurate delivery to the laboratory.
• Assists nursing staff in direct patient care, including preparation, transport, positioning, and draping of patients for surgery.
• Monitors and accounts for instruments, sponges, and supplies throughout each procedure to ensure patient safety.
• Verifies that surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly and promptly reports or addresses any issues.
• Contributes to a safe and supportive environment by adhering to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborates with the sterile processing team to decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently during procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique.

Benefits

• Veteran’s Preference

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree