Job detail

Certified Surgical Technologist Delivery Room

Mount Nittany Health

#BLS #Orthopedic Surgery #General Surgery #Aseptic Technique #Vascular Surgery #Certified Surgical Technologist #Surgical Technology #Delivery Room

Quick overview

Acts as a scrub or assist in the Delivery Room under the supervision of nursing staff. Responsible for providing patient care according to AWHONN Practice Standards and managing surgical equipment.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program. Must maintain BLS and Surgical Technologist certifications, with a preference for three years of operating room experience.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CareBasic Life SupportPatient PositioningOrthopedic SurgeryGeneral SurgeryAseptic TechniqueVascular SurgeryCesarean SectionsSurgical Equipment HandlingSurgical Scrubbing

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible to the Manager of Women & Children’s Services for overall practice. Functions under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and circulating nurse as a scrub or assist. Assists in the delivery of patient care in the Delivery Room under the supervision of the professional nurse according to AWHONN Practice Standards.

Minimum requirements

Education

1. High School Education or equivalent. 2. Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation or successful completion of appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy or Air Force.

Experience

1. A minimum of three years’ operating room experience preferred. 2. A background in Cesarean Sections and Orthopedic, General and Vascular surgery preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
2.
Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.
3.
Extensive dexterity skills needed to handle equipment needed for surgical procedures.
4.
Strength required to assist with lifting, moving, and positioning of patients, moving of equipment and handling of supplies.
5.
Knowledge/demonstration of aseptic technique.
6.
Ability to work well with physicians, coworkers, and students.
7.
Ability to work closely with a positive attitude with individuals under physical or emotional stress.

License/Certification/Registration

1. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. 2. Maintains a required Surgical Technologist certification.

Supervision received

This position is for a highly independent individual with the ability to work under minimal supervision from the Director, Manager or Nursing Supervisor.

Supervision given

None

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.