OB Scrub Tech / Certified Surgical Tech - L&D - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking an OB Scrub Tech/CST for Memorial Regional Medical Center. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring supplies are prepared and available. Candidates must hold appropriate certifications and have a commitment to patient safety and care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification needed at hire.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates operative procedures by maintaining a sterile field.
• Assists surgical team by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
• Participates in cleaning and preparation of the procedure room post-surgery.

Skills

Sterile Technique

Surgical Preparation

Aseptic Technique

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

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S cheduled Weekly Hours:

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Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

OB Scrub Tech/CST

Memorial Regional Medical Center

Unit: Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Shifts: PRN (on a per-needed basis), 7am-7pm. Minimum requirement of 36-hours within a 6-week scheduling period. Shifts are 12-hours long.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Essential Job Functions

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.

• Prepares and organizes sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.

• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed. Assists with the placement of sterile drapes. Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.

• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels specimens appropriately and correctly.

• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to the circulator.

• Provides complete case preparation and knows, with the ability to adapt, of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs for patient populations.

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities according to the patient's age and understanding.

• Demonstrates understanding of patient's Advance Directives.

• Assists in CPR as needed.

• Assists with pre and post-procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and necessary instruments.

• BSMH Surgical technologists are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH policy.

• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.

• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner and offers performance improvement initiatives.

• Participates in all patient safety care measures.

• Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.

• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.

• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure. Inserts urinary catheter as required.

• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.

• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with BSMH policy.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)

If employed in Virginia, must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor and hold a certification with the Virginia Board of Medicine.

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

Associate degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)

Work Experience

One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Labor and Delivery - Memorial

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .