Surgical Tech, Obstetrics, CRMC nights

University of Missouri Health Care • Jefferson City, MO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our dynamic Obstetrics team at Capital Region Medical Center. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a crucial role in supporting maternal and infant care, ensuring a sterile surgical field, and assisting with newborn bonding. If you are committed to excellence and eager to make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our healthcare family. Join us in delivering exceptional care and creating lasting impacts!

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a surgical technologist; or completion of an accredited surgical tech program, the MU Health Care Surgical Tech program, or military training may be substituted for the experience.
• Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has or will complete a Fundamentals of Nursing course within 90 days; or
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam registration; or
• Proof of certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT); or
• Direct patient care experience in the past three (3) years as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician; or
• Completion within the last three (3) years, or will complete within 180 days, an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program and clinical log demonstrating 100 hours of patient care experience; or
• Nursing licensure candidate who was unsuccessful on the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or
• Completion a nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country. Patient care experience, supervised clinical log within 180 days as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician (CORST) certification by National Health career Association (NHA), or Technician in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) certification by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties involving care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms in order to provide a safe and effective environment.
• Anticipate the needs of the OB surgical team. Demonstrate appropriate OB case preparation. Establish and maintain sterile field and ensure the team maintains a sterile environment independently.
• Assist nursing staff /ancillary staff in the transfer of patients from bed to bed, stretcher or wheelchair, pickup and delivery of patient meal trays, and assisting with patient feeding as directed.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize workload and manage multiple tasks while maintaining a clutter-free and orderly environment including prompt answering of unit telephones and accurate delivery of messages and information to patients, families, visitors, staff, and personnel upon request.
• Educate and train new staff members in the responsibilities of the OB technician role.
• Perform patient position changes, placement and removal of patient equipment, daily hygiene care, fingerstick glucose checks, perform venipuncture to obtain a blood sample, maintain quality control checks, and transport lab specimens and supplies as requested.
• Responsible for prompt response to patient call lights and addressing patient needs using positive guest relations skills while ensuring patient vital signs, intake, output, height, and weight are documented as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff members, and physicians.
• Correct deficiencies at the case level.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed