Description

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist for a Labor and Delivery unit position, requiring completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and BLS certification.

Details

• Hospital Labor and Delivery unit with 17 suites, triage/PACU beds, ORs, OB ED, and antepartum care
• High-risk unit providing comprehensive care before, during, and after childbirth
• Case types include C-sections, occasional late night hysterectomies, D&Cs, and possible D&Es
• 1st shift schedule, 3x12s from 7a-7:30p
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technologist Program, or Technical Diploma from an accredited program and/or comparable military training
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• General surgery and GYN experience preferred

Additional Information

• Function as a member of the surgical team under the direction of the RN
• Perform scrub functions and support the perioperative plan of care
• Demonstrate knowledge of draping, instrumentation, suture, and equipment
• Set up and maintain organized mayo and back table throughout procedures
• Perform accurate counts of all required items before, during, and after procedures
• Prepare rooms prior to scheduled cases and minimize turnover between cases
• Utilize principles of aseptic technique including gowning, gloving, sterilization, and disinfection
• Follow AORN standards regarding surgical attire
• Properly dispose of sharps and assist with cleaning, moving, and storage of equipment
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, patient positioning, and transport as directed by RN
• Stock rooms, L-carts, and warmers, and perform point of care testing as assigned
• Cover front desk duties as needed
• Accepts local candidates at a lower rate
• Radius rule of 75 miles applies for travel rate eligibility