Surgical Tech Labor & Delivery Full Time Nights

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs surgical scrub duties in all specialties: Patient positioning, draping; sterile instrument and supplies set-up; effectively working with surgeon; assisting RN with sponge, needle and instrument counts, and assists with cast/dressing applications.
• Maintains disposable supplies and orders supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of care and handling specimens, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment including flash sterilization.
• Affirms sterilization logs.
• Aids in preparing surgical procedures by anticipating needs of physician and patient.
• Prepares operating area safely and in an organized manner.
• Selects appropriate supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner based on surgeons' preference cards.
• Carefully manages equipment to extend its useful life.
• Prioritizes and utilizes time efficiently.
• Delegates tasks effectively to ensure maximum productivity and functionality of the department.
• Creates and maintains sterile field.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patient and families.
• Uses patient restraints appropriately.
• Works efficiently with physicians and RNs in the variety of surgical procedures done in the OR, with specialized equipment, trays and instruments.
• Answers telephone in a prompt and courteous manner, addressing callers and patients appropriately by name and/or title.
• Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm and informing appropriate persons.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care, including but not limited to: identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings, assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise and understandable manner applicable for the populations checked below: Infant ( ), Pediatric ( ), Adult ( ), Geriatric ( ).
• Demonstrates good use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.

Minimum Education Required

Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Preferred Education

Associate’s Degree - preferred.

Minimum Work Experience And Qualifications Required

• One year of clinical experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (preferred).

License, Certification, Registration Or Designation Required

• BLS Card
• Los Angeles County Fire Card

Status

Full-Time

Shift

Days

Hours

12hrs (6:45AM - 7:15PM)

Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hours

36hrs/72hrs FTE: 0.9