Certified Surgical Technologist- Birth Center

About the role

0.75 FTE position with rotating shifts and weekends. Starting pay range: $31.11 – $46.67 per hour (based on experience). Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Qualifications

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

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
• Assists team members with gowning and gloving
• Assists with draping and establishing sterile fields
• Actively participates in surgical timeout
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon
• Measures and 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 oriented
• Maintains confidentiality
• Maintains ongoing self-development
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process
• Performs repetitive motions throughout shift
• May support obstetrician as directed during STAT cesarean section (but not completing surgical assist duties e.g. cutting or suturing)
• May assist RN circulator role (e.g. obtaining additional instruments, supplies) if necessary
• 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
• Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Employees employed at 0.5 FTE or higher are eligible for: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, and Adoption Assistance Plan.