Obstetrical Surgical Technician - Labor and Delivery

Position Purpose

The Surgical Technologist First Assist, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides patient care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. They set up, maintain the surgical field, and assist the surgeon during operative procedures.

What You Will Do

• Performs observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) as delegated by the surgeon.
• Practices within boundaries set by state and federal regulation and/or licensure in a non-physician role.
• Assists in providing safe positioning of patents under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Aids in surgical case preparation (equipment, supplies, and instruments).
• Collaborates with the surgeon to provide exposure of the field during operative procedure, handles tissue, and uses instruments under the direction of the surgeon.
• Anticipates and assists in providing hemostasis during operative procedures under the direction of the surgeon.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressing.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Certified First Assistant (CFA) program through the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) preferred.
• One of the following certifications is required: National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), National Surgical Assistant Association (CSA), American Board of Surgical Assistants (SA-C), or National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical assisting (CSFA).
• Knowledge of applied microbiology, physics, mathematics, human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Roth IRA retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
• You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.