Certified Surgical Technologist- Birth Center
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Olmsted Medical Center seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Birth Center, working 0.75 FTE rotating shifts and weekends, providing sterile instrument setup, patient care, and assisting in cesarean procedures.
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0.75 FTE - Rotating Shifts/Weekends
Starting Pay - $31.11 - $46.67 (Based on Experience)
Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.
At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Adoption Assistance Plan
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required
Surgical technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
BLS certified within 90 days of hire
Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience with direct patient care preferred
Flexibility with rapidly changing work environments
Job Responsibilities:
Sterile set up of the back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the cesarean procedure.
Performs initial counts procedure with the RN circulator role / and in delivery room space.
Assists team members with gowning and gloving.
Assists with draping and establishing sterile fields.
Actively participates in surgical timeout.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions on the sterile field.
Holds retractors as directed by the surgeon.
Applies suction and sponges to the operative site as needed.
Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
May apply electrocautery to forceps and clamps on bleeders.
Prepares sterile dressings.
Prepares and passes off specimens.
Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
Conducts room turnover or assists with room turnover.
Demonstrates open communication, team oriented.
Maintains confidentiality.
Maintains ongoing self-development.
Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process.
Performs repetitive motions throughout shift.
May support obstetrician as directed during STAT cesarean section (but not completing surgical assist duties e.g. cutting or suturing)
May assist RN circulator role (e.g. obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and ) if necessary.
Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages (including newborns) that includes, but not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.
Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of delivery and other Birth Center equipment.
Maintains unit care areas, stockroom, supply area and patient rooms in order and keeps rooms organized, adequately stocked and equipment calibrated.
Assists with the transport of patients as needed. Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement.
Other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55904
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
CERTI003637
Job Benefits
Not specified
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