CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH, WOMEN'S SERVICES, FT DAYS, $10K SIGN-ON

Under the direction of the Nurse, performs sub-professional duties including providing patient care to meet the needs of activities of daily living; operation and maintenance of equipment. Takes and records vital signs and I/Os. Assists licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards. Performs other related duties as directed. Assumes the responsibility for meeting the basic needs of all patients assigned. Provides care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated. Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals. Provides quality care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned. Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed.

Assist Obstetricians utilizing sterile technique during the surgical delivery of a baby, C-Sections or other obstetrical surgical intervention in the Labor and Delivery Suite. Prepares instrument tables for vaginal deliveries.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications

• Must utilize common sense and good judgment.
• Must be able to adapt to varying patterns of supervision.
• Must be able to perform duties accurately under stress.
• Must perform duties within scope of practice and conforming to standards of practice.
• Must have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with physicians, patients and family members.
• Discretion is required in handling confidential information.
• Must be able to work irregular schedules, weekends, and holidays due to staffing and census fluctuations.

Education

• Must be certified through The National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician Course... previous OR and or scrubbing experience accepted.
• Successful completion of hospital service orientation program
• Attends Skills Fair and completes yearly competency checklists
• Must have current BCLS certification
• Previous hospital experience preferred
• Competently performs unit specific duties as assigned

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.