Surgical Technologist II - OB Pool

• Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care
• Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
• Performs all types of procedures and maintains advanced knowledge of a variety of procedures
• Specializes in a surgical specialty area, where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases
• Ensures the environmental disinfection, safety and efficiency of the operating room
• This includes setting up the room for each case including moving equipment, operating the various types of equipment used during operating room procedures, and returning equipment post procedure
• Notifies appropriate staff of equipment and supply problems
• Transports patients and/or equipment and supplies
• Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness and availability
• This includes checking the working condition of equipment, sterility, and sending damaged items out for repair
• Acts as a resource and precepts Surgical Technologists I and/or participates in department or facility committees or work teams
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Surgical Technologist position
• Completion of a suturing class approved by supervisor
• Proficient in all surgical specialties with expertise in a minimum of two
• Advanced knowledge and skill of aseptic surgical techniques used in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for various surgical procedures and suturing
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and recognize physician's needs and changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and respond appropriately
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Must be able to withstand a very stressful and fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
• Required to use foot pedals on carts or machines
• Must have functional sight and hearing
• Required to wear masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift
• Must be able to operate all equipment essential to performing the duties of the job

CST highly preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance