Surgical Technologist-OB/Nursery – P-Shifts
| Company | Phelps Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Missouri, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Graduate 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.
- Training 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.
Responsibilities
- Assists 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse desired but not required.
- Surgical Assistant should have a total of three years scrub experience.