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In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Surgical Technologist, Labor and Delivery is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in the operating room scope of activities while supporting the medical and nursing plan of care to patients. The Surgical Technologist, Labor and Delivery handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The position has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon while having the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist, Labor and Delivery is also responsible for assisting registered nurses in the delivery of patient care and maintains a clean, adequately stocked unit. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

1. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure including scrubs, gowns and gloves.
2. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
3. Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
4. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
5. Helps in draping sterile field.
6. Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure.
7. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
8. Prepares sterile dressings.
9. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
10. Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room.
11. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
12. Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure.
13. Opens sterile supplies.
14. Properly cares for specimens.
15. Secures dressings after incision closure.
16. Provides safe environment for obstetrical, newborn, and post-op patients including cleaning of LDRs and the OB OR and completion of check lists and restocking essential supplies.
17. Provides direct care to obstetric, newborn, and post-op patients as assigned by charge nurse or under the delegation of the registered nurse.
18. Assists the HUC with clerical functions.
19. Assists with teaching the patient/family/significant other.
20. Consistently documents necessary information in the EMR.
21. Assists in the maintenance of equipment.
22. Assists with vaginal and cesarean deliveries under the direction of the registered nurse and provider within scope of practice.
23. Functions as a scribe in OB emergencies.
24. Performs bedside testing under the direction of the registered nurse.
25. Maintains compliance in RQI.
26. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Certified as a Surgical Technologist required.
• BLS certification required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Compensation Details:Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits:Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website atwww.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online athttps://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email atprogram.intake@usda.gov.

*Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.