Certified Surgical Technologist- Labor/Delivery/Postpartum Dept

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) II to assist in surgical procedures, ensure sterile environments, and provide high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a current CST certification, at least 2 years of experience, and a commitment to maintaining patient comfort and safety through effective communication and technical skills.

Benefits

Accredited by The Joint Commission

Recognized as one of the best places to work

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Must complete 25 CEUs annually for recertification.
• Experience in a surgical unit at Eskenazi required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating room with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assist the surgeon during surgical operations.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of anatomy/physiology

Skills in sterilization and surgical equipment

Ability to maintain a sterile field

Education

CST certification through NBSTSA

Current BLS certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Surgical instruments

Job description

Overview

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Job Role Summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) II is an individual with specialized education who handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for surgical procedures; has a competent understanding of the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon; has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative phase; and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs assigned surgical procedures and preparations in conjunction with the activities of the total surgical team
• Maintains sterile technique/environment
• Prepares operating room for surgical procedures with appropriate supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for each assigned case
• Ensures sterility of instruments and supplies
• Prepares/maintains/labels medication on the sterile field accurately
• Provides for appropriate handling/labeling/disposition of surgical specimens
• Performs appropriate counts with circulating nurse as required by policy
• Assists with patient positioning and positioning devices, and providing patient comfort measures
• Gowns and gloves self and other sterile personnel
• Prepares/maintains sterile field and drapes
• Handles, cares for, cleans, and passes instruments
• Assists/holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
• Accounts for all instrumentation
• Cleans and stocks room

OB CST additional duties include:

• Cleaning and restocking warmers, delivery tables, and LDR supplies
• Checking for outdated supplies before restocking
• Setting up ready rooms and stock rooms including linen, masks, boots, and hats
• Setting up infant warmers in OR
• Stocking epidural carts with supplies and check for out dated items
• Assisting RN in delivery room obtaining supplies and equipment
• Transporting surgical specimens to pathology per hospital policy
• Preparing instruments for processing
• Delivering and retrieving instrument carts to CSR
• Communicating with Clinical Manager supplies/instruments that need to be special ordered
• Placing foley/I&O cath
• Perform blood draw on adults
• Perform EKG on adults
• Perform Point of Care Testing including Accucheck, Urine dip stick, and UPT
• Weighing triage patients
• Taking vital signs on adults
• Placing EFM and Toco on patients with communication to charge/lead nurse
• Assist with labor positioning
• Taking vital signs on baby
• Obtaining length of baby
• Obtaining weight of baby
• Obtaining footprints of baby
• Performing heel sticks on baby (including serum bili & PKUs)
• Performs ABRs
• Gives baby baths

Job Requirements

• Current CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• CSTs must complete continuing education credits for AST and NBSTSA recertification every 2-years
• 25 CEUs annually
• 2 or more years of experience as a CST
• At least 1 year in a CST position in a surgical unit (Main, Burn or OB Operating Rooms) at Eskenazi
• Current BLS certification
• NRP Certification required for OB CST
• Member of Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) (preferred)
• Maintains Clinical Ladder Requirements for the Certified Surgical Technician III position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skills in the use of sterilization equipment, highly technical surgical equipment, and accurate use and care of instrumentation
• Knowledge and application of anatomy/physiology and as it applies to surgical procedures
• Knowledge of instruments/supplies/equipment required for surgical procedures
• Ability to identify/apply principles of asepsis, disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control
• Maintains empathetic attitude toward patients
• Practices with an intermediate level of experience with competent to proficient knowledge of all specialty services
• Ability to make sound decisions during highly stressful situations, anticipate/prioritize to maintain proficient performance
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow exact specifications, and oral/written instructions
• Ability to concentrate and exhibit continuous attention/perception during surgery-related tasks
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells
• Ability to maintain visualization of instrumentation, equipment, supplies and items on sterile field in dimly lit environment

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.