CST Labor & Delivery Nights

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.

Care Planning and Implementation

• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Determines if the plan is being implemented correctly.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

Care Processes

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Makes sure the patient’s response is monitored and documented.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)
• 0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience (Preferred)
• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)