Certified Surgical Technologist- Birth Center

Job Responsibilities

• Sterile set up of the back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the cesarean procedure.
• Performs initial counts procedure with the RN circulator role / and in delivery room space.
• Auxiliary tasks such as gowning, gloving, draping, establishing sterile fields, and assisting with surgical timeouts.
• Passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions on the sterile field.
• Holds retractors as directed by the surgeon.
• Applies suction and sponges to the operative site as needed.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• May apply electrocautery to forceps and clamps on bleeders.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Prepares and passes off specimens.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Conducts room turnover or assists with room turnover.
• Demonstrates open communication, team orientation, and maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Lifts, pushes, and pulls instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process.
• Performs repetitive motions throughout shift.
• Supports obstetrician as directed during STAT cesarean section (but not completing surgical assist duties).
• Assists RN circulator role (e.g., obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and).
• Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
• Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages (including newborns) that includes, but not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
• Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.
• Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of delivery and other Birth Center equipment.
• Maintains unit care areas, stockroom, supply area and patient rooms in order and keeps rooms organized, adequately stocked and equipment calibrated.
• Assists with the transport of patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.
• Surgical technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• BLS certified within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience with direct patient care preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan