Surgical Technologist ST - Labor & Delivery - PRN Shift Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to provide diverse support services within a healthcare setting. This role includes maintaining patient records, assisting with patient care, and scrub duties in the Labor & Delivery operating rooms. Ideal candidates are prepared to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Tech certification required.
• No specific experience required but previous nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub role in OR: Set up cases and maintain sterile environment.
• Assist with patient care: Greet patients and assist with preparation.
• Department support: Maintain supplies and file records.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with other departments and the public

Willingness to accept direction from nursing staff

Ability to perform basic skills and procedures for unit assistants

Typing skills preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a nursing assistant course

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule: Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of support services for the department. Provides clerical support by maintaining patient records, unit supplies, equipment, and serving as a facilitator for communications for the assigned area. Performs patient care to adults and normal newborns within the scope of defined practice. Functions as a scrub nurse in the Labor & Delivery operating rooms, and on the unit as a combination of a nursing assistant and unit secretary. This position is under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. This position will care for patients in the infant, adolescent, and adult age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or certifications: Certified Surgical Tech
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience: None specified
• Other: None specified

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Licensure or certifications: None specified
• Educational Requirements: Completion of a nursing assistant course
• Experience: Previous experience as a nursing assistant or unit aide
• Other: None specified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with other departments and the public
• Willingness to accept direction from nursing staff
• Ability to perform basic skills and procedures for unit assistants
• Typing skills preferred but not required; must be able to operate a computer

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Scrub role in OR: Set up cases, scrub according to protocols, assist with instrument counts, clean and reset rooms, assist circulating nurse, maintain sterile environment, monitor equipment, and ensure safety protocols.
• Patient care support: Greet patients, assist with preparation, collect data, assist with delivery setup, infant care, and room cleanup.
• Department support: Files records, verifies charges, maintains supplies, and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Other duties: Assist with administrative tasks, participate in training, and serve as a role model.

Area/Unit Specific Responsibilities

• Support administrative functions, verify patient visits, and maintain charts.
• Assist with supply and equipment management, evaluate new products, and check medications.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 100 lbs frequently.
• Carry up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Visual acuity required constantly.
• Occasional kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Work often involves reading, writing, reasoning, talking, and keyboarding.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.