Surgical Technologist WMCG - Labor & Delivery - PRN - Night

Wellstar; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a Surgical Technologist Non-Certified to support the surgical team under RN direction. The role involves preparing the operative suite, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting surgeons using appropriate instrumentation and supplies.

The candidate will participate in performance improvement, mentor staff, and adapt to cases of varying acuity while ensuring patient safety and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.
• Completion of vocational/technical training in Surgical Technology.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment.
• Maintain the sterile field and monitor patient safety throughout procedures.
• Gather required instruments and supplies; assist as surgical assistant as needed.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and perioperative areas.
• Ensure unit compliance with Joint Commission standards at all times.
• Call or late coverage may be required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in Surgical Technology

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

CST Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist Non-Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.
• Completion of vocational/technical training in Surgical Technology.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Tech.
• CST Certification (Certified Surgical Technologist).