Surgical Technologist I - Women & Children Float Pool

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist I for its Women & Children Float Pool. In this vital role, you will support surgical teams by maintaining aseptic techniques, preparing for procedures, and ensuring the operating room's readiness. Your expertise will contribute to patient care during obstetrical surgeries, including cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries. This position not only offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment but also to directly impact patient outcomes. If you are passionate about surgical technology and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience required.
• Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support as per AHA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique and assist in surgical procedures.
• Conduct accurate instrument counts and ensure readiness for surgeries.
• Assist with patient care and clerical support duties.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Surgical Procedures Knowledge

Patient Care

Instrument Count Accuracy

Collaboration with RN

Education

Surgical Technology Program Graduate

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Surgical Technologist I - Women & Children Float Pool

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 9674

Job Duties

• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.
• Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services and anticipates the surgeon’s requests.
• Demonstrates basic anatomy related to procedures.
• Ensures all necessary items and equipment are in the room prior to case.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Conducts accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policies in conjunction with RN.
• Understands and uses instrumentation/equipment properly considering maintenance, safety, and availability.

Department Specific Duties

• Responsible for OR continuous readiness throughout shift.
• Assures that all specimens are correctly labeled and taken to lab/pathology in a timely manner.
• Performs scrub and/or surgical assist duties for cesarean sections, vaginal deliveries, and other obstetrical surgeries.
• Collaborates with Sterile Processing PRN to maintain optimal inventory of clean instruments.
• Maintains up-to-date physician preference cards for vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• Assists with patient cares, including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs, giving newborn baths, performing newborn hearing screens, nursery observation, and circumcision assistance in Birthplace, NICU, and Pediatric area.
• Performs and documents patient rounds: asks about patient comfort and needs, removes trays, tidies rooms, assists to bathroom, etc.
• Participates in vaginal deliveries by setting up delivery tables, assisting with bed adjustments, and responds to requests by RN and physician; after delivery assists RN to clean the room as needed.
• Provides clerical support duties including patient admissions and telephone communications.
• Responsible for all quality control checks per unit policy including blanket and fluid warmers, glucometers, and medical gases.
• Participates in inventory control of supplies through expiration date, par level checks, and communication with authorized Birthplace personnel for ordering of supplies; stocks and rotates supplies as needed.
• Assures unit supply areas, carts, warmers, beds, and rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Takes responsibility for reporting shortages and maintenance issues when observed.
• Other duties as assigned, including floating to other hospital departments.
• Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques used by various surgeons for various procedures.
• Maintains technical skill level and adapts to changes in surgical technique and operative intervention modalities.
• Demonstrates constructive approach during all interactions with staff and nurse manager toward the organization.
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by nurse manager.

Professional Experience

• None

Education

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Currently certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently.

About the Company

656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.