Surgical Tech

Unit Notes
we are good with them not having their CNA license/cert.
we will need a tech on the unit to assist with cleaning rooms and transferring patients to overflow and temporary C-section rooms. I would like to secure traveler coverage while we get our permanent FTE staff hired and trained.

CST or NCCT required Since we train our own techs here
Assists with EVS duties including turning over rooms, OR cleaning, etc.. as needed by the unit.
We prefer to get candidates with both a CNA and Scrub Tech License "We want them available on the unit in case an emergency section arrives

Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity.

**Driver's license required at submittal and will be used to determine if candidate is outside 50 miles.**
**Fingernail policy: Artificial nails are prohibited in all departments providing patient care- refusal to remove nails will lead to termination of contract

Unit - Maternity Center OB Tech
# suites 1
# of cases per day 0-3
Required Certifications BLS
Completion of an accredited surgical tech program, Completion of an accredited medical personnel program such as CNA, MA, LPN, EMT I / II
Common Cases c-sections
Experience or 'Must have' skills Certifications above
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor both
Shifts & Scheduling 3 12-hour shifts, 6:30 to 7:00 for both shifts. Work will include one Saturday or Sunday each week, plus 2 weekdays, with a potential weekend call. Night tech will work every M, W, Th and potential call on weekends.
Weeknight/Call Requirement none
Weekend/Call Requirement potential
Holiday/Call Requirement will work holidays to maintain 24/7 coverage with other tech on unit
Is there a mandatory call/standby requirement?
What is call response time? 30 min or less
Floating Requirements none
Scrub Color/Dress Code Hospital scrubs provided
Unit/Department specific orientation
Additional Notes Essential Functions
Essential Function
Assists and supports surgical procedures by setting up tables, instruments and supplies required for cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries and circumcisions. Maintains sterile technique while assisting in draping patient in operative area. Prepares, passes and maintains a correct count of instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies.
Maintains appropriate stock and equipment inventories in the department and patient rooms including maintenance of surgical instruments per protocol.
Responds to patient calls, anticipates patient needs, and assures patient safety and comfort through regular rounds, environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety measures.
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in unit meetings, inservice programs, continuing education, programs and fulfills yearly requirements as stated by policy. Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates in unit Quality Improvement activities.
Records vital signs and intake and output when requested into the patient record and/or computer. Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients to RN.
Performs nursing procedures which do not require the skill/knowledge or judgment of a licensed professional and which may be safely delegated in accordance with nursing policies and procedures, i.e.; patient baths, bed making, application of ice bags and ambulating patients.
Performs clerical duties including assembling charts and packets and entering charges.
Obtains birth certificate information and enters into vital statistics the data base per unit needs.
Assists with EVS duties including turning over rooms, OR cleaning, etc.. as needed by the unit.
Performs point of care testing...


# of L&D Beds 16 ldrps
# of OR Suites 1


# of births per day, per year 400 per year
Do ratios follow AWHONN guidelines? yes
Required Certifications
Common diagnoses/Types of patients
Experience or 'Must have' skills
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor
Are there nurse aids/surgical techs on this unit?
OB/Neonatologist in house 24/7? 24/7 NNP's
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) vents, cpap,
Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? centralized tele.
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