CST/ Scrub Tech - Labor & Delivery Phoebe Sumter Nights

Qualifications

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

Essential Functions

CST Responsibilities:

• Prepares and assists with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pulls cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintains and prepares sterile field.
• Maintains knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon.
• Assists 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.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

Care Processes:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• 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.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.