Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery Support the intraoperative nursing care of patients by performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies. Promote efficient operation of the surgery center and provide assistance to physicians and support staff. Work Schedule: 12 hour -- Varied Days - Day Shift Variable work schedule: 3 -12 hour shifts per week 7:00am - 7:00pm Weekend and holiday requirements Why Nebraska Medicine : Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing. Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program OR equivalent training/scrub experience with an accredited institution required.
High school education or equivalent required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) upon completion of unit orientation required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a surgical technologist or assistant preferred.
Knowledge of various surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies/materials, all patient care equipment and supplies, policy, procedure, and protocol manuals, audio-visual, video, and microscopic equipment, computers, telecommunication equipment, and wall/ceiling and tanked medical gases preferred.
For some clinical areas, the ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the intraoperative nursing care of patients by performing scrub and related duties according to standards and policies.
Promote efficient operation of the surgery center
Provide assistance to physicians and support staff.