Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing essential surgical support in obstetrics and nursery care. As a Surgical Technologist, you will collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other surgical staff to ensure patient safety and efficient surgical procedures before, during, and after operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures, including C-sections, in the Labor & Delivery operating room.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and demonstrate excellent dexterity.
• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical instruments and equipment, set up delivery and surgical tables, and restock rooms post-procedure.
• Coordinate inventory management with Sterile Processing.
• Apply proper aseptic and sterile techniques, including surgical scrub procedures.
• Support unit operations by answering phones, monitoring patients, performing nursing aide duties, and documenting patient information electronically.
• Clean and stock C-section suites, OB/Nursery equipment, delivery rooms, cribs, and nursery areas as needed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as meals, grooming, skin care, and toileting.
• Provide postpartum care including application of K-Pads, ice packs, and binders.
• Collect specimens, take vital signs, and document intake and output.
• Communicate any changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate personnel promptly.

Education

Graduation from an accredited program in Nursing, Practical Nursing, or Surgical Technology is required. Candidates with CNA certification and documented cross-training as a scrub tech are also encouraged to apply.

Experience

Previous experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse is preferred but not mandatory. Surgical Assistants should have at least three years of scrub experience.

Certifications and Licenses

Completion of surgical scrub training and orientation in both OR and OB settings is required. American Heart Association BLS certification must be obtained prior to completing orientation. Preference will be given to candidates holding Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credentials.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This role demands considerable mental focus and physical stamina, including lifting up to 35 pounds, frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Expect regular exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, as well as occasional interactions with challenging individuals. Physical discomfort is minimal but present.

Become part of a supportive team that values growth, benefits, and a mission-driven approach to healthcare in the Midwest region.