Surgical Technologist_Labor and Delivery

**Surgical Technologist_Labor and Delivery**

Requisition ID: 164397

Department: 200206 Labor And Delivery S2

Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

Category: Allied Health

Location: Reno,NV

Position Overview Benefits Position Purpose: This position provides patient care of a technical nature under supervision of a licensed nurse.

Incumbent performs multiple functions as a Surgical Technologist and performs Clerical Duties to support in the day-to-day operations of OB Services Department.

Incumbent is responsible for supplying the Labor and Delivery Surgical Suite with the proper supplies, equipment, and instrumentation thats needed for a specific surgical procedure.

During the procedure the primary responsibilities of the Technologist

is to maintain the sterility of the surgical field, to anticipate the needs of the surgeons, adapt to changes in the surgical procedure as needed (such as C/Section to Hysterectomy), passing instruments in a timely fashion.

Under direct supervision of

the Surgeon the Technologist

may be asked to perform the following duties such as, but not limited to, sponge or suction, hold retractors or instruments placed by the surgeons, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, irrigation to the operative sight, cut suture material, connect drains to the suction apparatus, apply dressings to the wound.

Once the procedure is completed it is the responsibility of the Technologist to care for the Instrumentation

equipment and prepare for the following case.

When acting as the second assisting Technologist he/she may perform all the duties listed above with the direct supervision of the surgeon.

This position will provide any assistance needed to expedite the room turnover thereby, providing optimum customer service to the surgeon, patient, anesthesiologist, and co-workers.

Incumbent is also responsible for supplying the Labor and Delivery PACU, Labor/Delivery/Recovery rooms (LDRs) Antepartum rooms, and Labor Assessment Department (LDA) with the proper supplies, equipment, and

instrumentation needed for out-patients, Antepartum patients, and labor patients. When available the Individual will assist with deliveries.

Under direct supervision of

the Nurse or Physician, the Technologist may be asked to (but not limited to) provide assistance to the L

D Nurse and OB Physician during delivery by setting up the delivery instrument table using aseptic technique, positioning the patient as directed by the patients nurse for pushing and delivery, hold retractors or instruments placed by the physician, obtain extra needed supplies, and fill out baby bands.

Once the procedure is completed the Technologist may be asked to assist with cleaning and repositioning of patient.

The Tech is responsible for the instrumentation, equipment and restocking of the room.

Incumbent is responsible for the pre-processing of instrumentation and equipment requiring sterilization and /or high level disinfection.

The Clerical Duties may include

(but not limited to)

unit receptionist, coordinates with Charge Nurse the placement of patients presenting for care, use of computer and telephone, entering patient charges, scheduling patients for diagnostic testing as requested by physicians, and maintains an orderly and efficient desk.

**If candidate is not a Certified Surgical Technologist or has not had formal hospital training and experience as a Surgical Technologist then the individual will need to successfully complete a trainee position in which the incumbent will be provided with the training and education to learn the skills necessary to perform the duties of a Surgical Technologist for Labor and Delivery.

Trainee will attend formal classes and after successfully completing these classes will be assigned a

preceptor to continue their practical training in the OB/OR setting and on the labor floor.

The Trainee works under the direction of a preceptor to develop surgical skills and pass milestones in

training for surgical services of the OB patient as set forth by the OB/OR Supervisor, educator , and

preceptor.

The trainee position is not to exceed 6 months from the training start date.

Nature and Scope: This position serves a patient population of Neonate, Adolescent, and Adult.

Incumbent provides technical skills as a member of the surgical team, communicating with the OB/OR Supervisor, Clinical Nurse Supervisors, L

D Nurses, other OB Services staff (Unit Clerks, CNAs, etc.), Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, NICU Nurses and Respiratory Therapists in the L

D operating rooms

LDRs.

The demands on this position are dynamic due to the rapid changes in medical procedures, technical knowledge, instrumentation, equipment, policies, procedures, and because of surgeons preferences in equipment, instruments, needles, and suture.

This position has the freedom to decide the type of equipment and supplies required for the surgical care and OB delivery of the patient relative to the surgeons preference cards and knowledge of the procedure, and to identify any breakdown in aseptic technique and take appropriate action.

This position

is responsible for ensuring equipment is working properly before surgical procedure, cares for equipment after procedure, and is responsible for reporting

tagging equipment that is not working properly or is broken.

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary health care team and with patients and families of differing socio-economic backgrounds.

Is expected to function efficiently under pressure and stress and be able to identify and maintain priorities; respond to simultaneous requests from many people and still remain courteous and tactful.

The incumbent assists with facilitating the proper documentation of the patient care systems from pre- admission through discharge.

The incumbent must be familiar with standard operating procedures in ancillary departments to schedule diagnostic test and treatments without conflict.

Incumbent assists with maintenance of clerical supplies and interdepartmental communication when working in this capacity.

Other related duties, flexible hours, call and overtime may be requested.

This position has the freedom to rotate work areas and duties as needed and/or directed.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements

Required and/or Preferred Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

Formal technologist school program or a previous formal hospital based training program preferred.

If no previous formal training, prerequisite classes of Anatomy

Physiology 1

2, Medical Terminology, and Microbiology, prior to hospital training class start date, required. Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred.

6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred. License(s): none Certification(s): Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards is required.

Certified Surgical Technologist is preferred.

Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days,

the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

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