Surgical Technologist - Labor And Delivery
About The Position
The Labor & Delivery unit includes 16 labor/delivery/recovery beds, 5 obstetric triage beds and a surgical suite comprised of 3 ORs dedicated to cesarean delivery. Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation; assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards; and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material. Reports to Manager.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year previous Surgical Technologist experience required.
- Completion of a surgical technician program
- Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment.
- Maintenance of CPR, BLS validation and attendance of annual Validation Day required.
- Knowledge of various surgical procedures with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and to recognize the problems encountered by the surgeon.
- Knowledge of name and function of surgical equipment and instrumentation required.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Strict adherence to policies and regulations regarding maintenance of sterile field required.
- Knowledge and practice of basic care and patient safety concepts.
- Application of the principles of asepsis in a manner that provides optimal patient care.
- Knowledge of OR emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Cesarean sections preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide service and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation.
- Assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards.
- Assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material.
Benefits
- competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
