Surgical Technologist (ST) II - OB

Responsibilities

• Provides a clean, safe, and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care.
• Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures or specializes in a surgical specialty area, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases.
• Ensures environmental disinfection, safety, and efficiency of the operating room, including setting up the room for each case (e.g., moving tables, cameras, microscopes, fracture tables, and instrument pans), operating equipment during procedures, and returning equipment post-procedure.
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems.
• Transports patients, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability, including checking equipment condition, sterility, and arranging repairs for damaged items.
• Acts as a resource and preceptor for Surgical Technologists I and participates in department or facility committees or work teams.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting, pushing, and pulling while utilizing proper technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including assessing data reflective of patient status and interpreting age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months unless exempted by department leadership.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position.
• Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor.

Skills

• Proficient in all types of surgical procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures or specializes in a surgical specialty area.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in aseptic surgical techniques, including preparation of materials, supplies, equipment, and suturing.
• Ability to anticipate and recognize physician’s needs and respond appropriately to unplanned or unanticipated changes.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to:
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs. overhead.
  • Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  • Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  • Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with assistance from a second person.
• Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Continuously exposed to hazards such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body fluids.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing job duties.