Labor & Delivery Obstetrical Scrub Tech (CST) PRN Day and Night Shifts Available

Responsible for assisting the Obstetrician/Surgeon in the operating room during cesarean sections, tubal ligations, D&C, and other related Obstetrical surgical procedures.  In addition, the scrub tech provides clerical support in Women’s Services, assists with vaginal birth processes, and is responsible for maintaining supplies and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Must have certification: CST ( preferred) or TS-C
• Previous clinical experience in an Operating Room environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Good communication skills and time management

Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, sets up and maintains a sterile field for minor and major surgical procedures applying special knowledge of asepsis.
• Applies specialized knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies utilized in the Operating Room
• Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and maximum efficiency.
• Takes emergency call as needed.
• Follows appropriate guidelines for setting up sterile fields and instruments for designated procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures performed in the Operating Room
• Returns unused supplies to inventory daily.
• Applies principles of safety in the performance of all responsibilities.
• Applies basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to assist in surgical procedures.
• Under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, determines appropriate priorities for activities based on work demand.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel.
• Alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Maintains own proficiency in performing position responsibilities through in-services, seminars, and other self-directed learning activities.
• Maintains awareness of hospital and departmental operational standards, which impact position responsibilities.
• Actively participates in the Department Quality Improvement Program.
• Utilizes appropriate lines of accountability for the continuous improvement of quality.
• Communicates changes in physician preferences to Team Leader for revision to preference cards immediately when known.
• Follows policies and procedures for counts.
• Communicates with Sterile Processing staff regarding instrument turnover, broken, missing, and/or damaged instruments.