Surgical Technologist - Family Birthing Center

Job description

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Working under the direction of the RN, the Surgical Technologist functions in the Family Birthing Center as a surgical scrub performing a variety of technical and other activities following established methods and procedures.
Salary Range: $34-$44/hr
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the surgeon as a scrub technologist or assistant, providing and assisting with instrumentation and supplies as needed.
• Perform sponge, instrument and sharp counts according to FBC policy; maintain knowledge and practice of sterile techniques.
• Ensure patient safety as well as safety for team members and self.
• Scrub according to O.R. policy and AORN standards. Be aware of breaks in technique and immediately report them and initiate intervention.
• Anticipate physician’s needs as it relates to the specific procedure and patient population.
• Maintain awareness of room assignments; participate in setup and clean-up; maintain required supplies, instruments and equipment according to type of case; care for specimens and cultures. Performing sponge, instrument and sharp counts according to the FBC Policy, maintains knowledge and practice of sterile techniques.
• Promote teamwork and effective working relationships.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Assume educational and professional development.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Surgical Technologist certification.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to see tiny objects (i.e. small needles, eye sutures, ear tubes, prosthesis and lenses).
• Manual dexterity and coordination in order to assemble complicated equipment (drills & lasers).
• Ability to work in a time-oriented environment including exposure to all patients’ elements (i.e., blood-borne pathogens)
• Physical requirements: lifting and pulling of patients, heavy supplies, pushing stretchers, and standing and walking.
• May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or by-products.
• Exposure to radiation, hazardous chemicals, toxins, electrical hazards and loud noises.
• BLS certification required.
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to access the internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
• Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.