Labor & Delivery CST — Night Shift Technician

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the Labor & Delivery team during night shifts. The CST will assist with surgical procedures, maintain sterile fields, and anticipate the needs of the OB team to ensure safe, efficient care.

The role requires a vocational/technical degree in Surgical Technology and CST certification with BLS; 0-1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required)
• 0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience (Preferred)
• Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse.
• Pull cases according to doctor preference cards.
• Maintain and prepare sterile field.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.
• Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner.
• Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

Education

Surgical Technology Program (Vocational/Technical Degree)

Job description

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the Labor & Delivery team during night shifts. The CST will assist with surgical procedures, maintain sterile fields, and anticipate the needs of the OB team to ensure safe, efficient care.

The role requires a vocational/technical degree in Surgical Technology and CST certification with BLS; 0-1 year experience preferred.