Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Surgical TechnologistThe Surgical Technologist is a professional caregiver who works with Anesthesia, surgeons, and other surgical personnel in patient care before, during and after surgery. The Surgical Technologist uses sterile technique and technical equipment to perform surgical procedures.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists with surgical procedures (C-sections) in Labor & Delivery operating room. Anticipates surgical team needs, and demonstrates dexterity.Uses, cleans and cares for surgical instruments and equipment, setting up tables for deliveries or surgical procedures in a sterile manner, stocking rooms after use, ordering proper replacement supplies. Coordinates inventory maintenance with Sterile Processing.Employs and demonstrates proper aseptic, sterile techniques, and knowledge of surgical scrub techniques.Answers phones on the unit, checks on patients, performs nursing aide duties, enters patient charting information into computer.Cleans and stocks C/S suite and OB/Nursery equipment, delivery rooms, cribs and Nursery area as needed.Give/assists with activity of daily living to include: meals, personal grooming, skin care and toileting.Performs postpartum care, K-Pads, ice packs, binder application.Collects specimens, performs vital signs and documents I&O.Communicating changes in condition/behavior of a patient to appropriate personnel.EducationGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Practical Nurse, or Surgical Technologist program, C.N.A. with documentation of cross-training to role of scrub-tech.Work ExperienceExperience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse desired but not required.Surgical Assistant should have a total of three years scrub experience.Certification/LicenseTraining as a surgical scrub required and completion of scrub tech orientation at Phelps Health in both OR and OB. American Heart Association BLS certification required prior to completion of orientation; preference will be given to those with certification as a CST.Mental/Physical RequirementsConsiderable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.Working ConditionsFrequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.