Ob Surgical Technologist

OB Surg Tech - 36 hours a week - Night/12 hour shifts
$10,000 sign on bonus!

Summary:

The OB Surgical Technologist assists the professional nurse in performing direct and indirect patient care activities and works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse/Circulating Nurse. Provides technical assistance in the services provided during the labor and delivery stages of the obstertrical process and performs surgical scrub duties for OB related cases. Facilitates turnover of operating rooms and delivery rooms. Requires critical thinking skill, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Capable to work in an ever-changing environment and respond appropriately to complex situations. May perform clerical/other duties as assigned.

Required:

High School Diploma with a minimum of one year job related experience.
Surgical Technologist Certification (CST). Must be a graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program, and certified within 12 months of hire, or LPN license with prior surgical tech experience in an OB setting. BLS for Healthcare Providers. Knowledge of anatomy, procedures, instrumentation, equipment and supplies by anticipating the surgical needs at the field. Consistently demonstrates and applies principles of aseptic practice as defined in AORN recommended practices. Understands the preparation and specific use of all equipment and supplies used for vaginal and cesarean delivery. Participates in "times-outs" prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines. Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medications received on the sterile field in concert with the circulating RN. Handles all "sharps" in a safe and protective manner in consideration of self and others in supportive roles, such as, core techs, environmental services, and CPD staff. Hand off of medications, irrigation solutions, and flushes to surgeon within the sterile field. Demonstrates knowledge of the step by step progress of vaginal and cesarean delivery and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation. Identifies emergency situations and uses judgment in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner. Properly uses selected equipment and monitors patient environment. Sets up sterile equipment for delivery. Prepares instruments for sterilization. Assures that OR's are completely stocked and always prepared for emergency procedures. Accountable for the disposal of all bio-hazard materials and sharps. Minimum Experience: one year Desired: OB experience, or one year of job-related experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.70 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Operating room

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Norwalk, CT 06850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person