Surgical Technologist - Part-Time - Labor and Delivery - OB

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Operating Room Technician to assist surgical teams in providing skilled nursing care across various patient demographics. This role involves performing procedures, maintaining patient comfort, and collaborating effectively with the surgical team. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in an accredited ORT program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician program or 2 years ORT experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team and implement skilled nursing care for patients.
• Perform assigned procedures for patient comfort.
• Scrub on all procedures, minor to major.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician program

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist the surgical team, under the direction of a professional nurse, implementing skilled nursing care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs assigned procedures for comfort and well-being for patients.
• Assists in updating physician reference sheets.
• Participate in the nursing care plans, functioning as an effective team member.
• Demonstrates ability to scrub on all procedures, minor to major.
• Communicates effectively to patients, families, employees, and physicians, utilizing both written and verbal
• Responds appropriately to crisis situations as outlined in unit specific standards, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility; notifies RN.
• Maintains required credentials of BCLS and mandatory inservice patients.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent,

Schedule: 48hrs bi-weekly:

Shift: 7p-7a

Weekend/Holiday Commitment: Every 3rd Weekend, and 2 holidays per year.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician program; or minimum 2 year ORT experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.