Surgical Technologist I - Labor & Delivery - Per Diem - Days - MRH -

About the role

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile fields with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies tailored to each case.
• Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens according to established protocols for safe and accurate delivery to the laboratory.
• Auxiliaries nursing staff in direct patient care, including preparation, transport, positioning, and draping of patients for surgery.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout each procedure to ensure patient safety.
• Makes sure surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly and promptly reports or addresses any issues.
• Contributes to a safe and supportive environment by adhering to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborates with the sterile processing team to decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team by passing instruments, supplies, and equipment efficiently during procedures while maintaining strict sterile technique.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• Clinical Policies and Standards
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

• Accredited Program: Surgical Technologist (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)

Additional Job Information

• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience

• No prior work experience required.

Other Information

• Certified Surgical Technologist certification (CST or TS-C) is preferred.
• Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program within the last 12 months preferred.
• Additional Information for Apprenticeship Program in the Operating Room: Less than 6 months of surgical technologist work experience preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 60%
• Climbing = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
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