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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency OB Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery in Minneapolis, Minnesota
SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a OBSurgical Technologistfor Labor and Delivery.
This is a Monday - Friday from 6:45 am to 3:15 pm.
Purpose of this position:Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.
*This position will be supporting L&D OR procedural cases and other duties on L&D as assigned, such as stocking OR, delivery room stocking, preparation of delivery tables, transportation of specimens ( ie Placentas) to pathology, wiping down equipment, etc. *
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation
- Selects instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure
- Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies
- Scrubs for surgical procedures: helping the surgeon with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with the surgical procedures, as appropriate
- Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique when observed
- Identifies specimen before passing off the field and transports specimens to Pathology, as directed
- Operates specified O.R. equipment in the manner in which they have been trained to use it
- Assists RN with circulating duties, as delegated
- Assists with transfer of patients into or out of operating room
- Cleans rooms, instruments, and equipment appropriately
- Identifies and reports instruments and equipment in need of maintenance
- Assists in teaching scrub role responsibilities to residents, nurses, and surgical technologist students
- Supports operating room team as needed
- Keeps up-to-date on new procedures and equipment and communicate changes to other staff
- Pursues professional growth and development
- Performs all responsibilities/duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
- Functions as a role model for current and new surgical staff
- May be required to perform additional tasks such as restocking, cleaning equipment, and other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: /Minimum Qualifications:/
- Completion of Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, or applicable military training, or two (2) years experience as a surgical technologist
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- An approved equivalent combination of training and experience
/Preferred Qualifications:/
- Previous Labor and Delivery experience
- CST Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/
- A firm understanding of the surgical process and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assist the surgeon in providing high quality patient care
- An ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations
- A willingness to learn new procedures and processes
Title: OB Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 241498