Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery - ADC (Part-time)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATION

Required:

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months of employment OR
• Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, OR
• Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service
• Basic Life Support

Preferred Qualifications:

Labor & Delivery Experience

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Job Duties:

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts,
• Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient.
• Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists with postoperative dressings.
• Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case.
• Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher.
• Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation.
• Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency such as First Case Starts and Case Turnover times.
• Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards.
• Assists in training students and new employees.
• Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals.
• Demonstrates compassion and understanding.
• Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor.
• Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity and respect.
• Functions as an independent and supportive team member.

Working Environment/Equipment:

• Standard Operating Room equipment and surgical instruments.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.
• General OR and/or specialty call requires staff to work unpredictable hours
• Exposure to radiation during certain surgical procedures is necessary
• Work in a fast-paced, high stress and multidisciplinary environment
• Maneuver large and delicate equipment such as specialty OR tables, microscopes, navigation systems and/or DaVinci.
• Highly transparent environment in relation to reporting of patient events and efficiency metrics.
• Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, squatting, reaching, pushing, puling, performing CPR and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients.
• Lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Vision, hearing, talking and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral and written communication.
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory and sensory inputs.
• Shift work is required.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• May be required to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Chief Nursing Officer, Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Part-time