Surgical Tech - LDRP (full-time)

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the LDRP unit at our Main Campus in Billings, MT. The role supports Labor & Delivery teams, maintains sterile technique, and assists during obstetric procedures and deliveries.

Starting wage is DOE, with day/evening/night shifts and a full-time (.75 or greater) schedule. Requirements include graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and LCC-ST certification preferred; two years of OB tech experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent, required.
• Two years of experience as an Obstetrical Technician, preferred.
• Certification by Liaison Council for Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) desired.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to assume responsibility and accountability as a surgical and obstetric support person under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Assist the Labor & Delivery team in the care of patients, equipment and supplies.
• Appropriately utilizes aseptic techniques.
• Scrubs for cases according to established standards of sterile procedure.
• Pass instruments, sponges, sutures and other sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assist during procedures/deliveries as directed by the surgeon/provider.
• Completes counts accurately: instruments, sponges and sharps for all surgeries and procedures on the LDRP.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own personal growth and development.

Education

Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching


• Defined Contribution Pension Plan


• Paid Time Off


• employee wellness program


• and much more.

Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

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Surgical Tech - LDRP (full-time)

I/P OBSTETRICS - LDRP (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

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Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $25.12 - 31.40

Assists in the care of the surgical patient by performing the scrubbing role of handling instruments, equipment and supplies. The OB Surgical Technologist understands the procedures being performed in the LDRP OR Suite, anticipates the needs of the surgeon, maintains a sterile field, and is responsible for pre- and post operatively for the technical components of surgery. Additionally, OB Surgical Technologist is an integral part of managing the physical environment of the LDRP unit.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates ability to assume responsibility and accountability as a surgical and obstetric support person under the direction of the Registered Nurse.


• Assist the Labor & Delivery team in the care of patients, equipment and supplies.


• Appropriately utilizes aspectic techniques


• Scrubs for cases according to established standards of sterile procecdure.


• Pass instruments, sponges, sutures and other sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assist during procedures/deliveries as directed by the surgeon/provider.


• Completes counts accurately: instruments, sponges and sharps for all surgeries and procedures on the LDRP.


• Identifies potential intraoperative complications and responds appropriately to identified needs.


• Receive surgical speciments, properly identify and perserve specimens during procedure and notify circulating nurse of source material.


• Cleans instruments and equipment to be returned for sterilizing.


• Assist with or perform according to scope of practice, patient care activities according to departmental policies, procedures and protocols.


• Demonstrates ability to maintain adequate supply levels and room readiness.


• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality of patient care.


• Identifies needs and sets goals for own personal growth and development. Meets all system and departmental educational requirements.


• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.


• Assists RN with movement of patients


• Performs vital signs


• Responsible for the quality assurance log and temperature maintenance logs


• Demonstrate ability to function as a back-up to the Unit Clerk.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent,required

Experience

• Two years of experience as an Obstetrical Technician, preferred


• Previous CNA experience preferred


• Previous OB related experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses

• Certification by Liaison Council for Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) desired

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and 8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.