OB Certified Surgical Technologist, Family Birth Center

MinUSD $24.04/Hr.MaxUSD $37.26/Hr.Overview

OB Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Full Time, Night Shift 6:00pm - 6:30am

The Certified OB Surgical Technologist (CST) at Decatur Memoral Hospital performs scrub technologist duties for scheduled and unscheduled cesarean sections, assist with the draping and utilization of instruments for a OB related surgical procedures. Demonstrates knowledge in the basic principles of sterile technique and sterilization procedures.

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist program, or in the last semester of an approved program is required.
• National certification and CPR certification are required within 6 months of graduation from recognized program, or within 6 months start date of employment. If the employee allows certification to lapse they must re-certify within 3 months from the expiration date or employment can be suspended or terminated.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills for all age groups and populations served. Additional training to demonstrate competency will be required for specialty areas/equipment.
• Knowledge of anatomical structures and application skills in tissue handling, retracting, clamping, cutting, suturing, and exposure retracting in either the assistant or scrub role.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Monitors the effectiveness and accuracy of surgical equipment and devices for optimum performance.
• The ability to maintain sustained hand and/or arm position while moving the opposite hand and/or arm.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

General Skill Requirements:

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Accepts criticism and feedback;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled hours and flexing work schedule to accommodate the needs of the department; unanticipated changes in work pace;
  Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance;
  Begins working on time;
  Keeps absences within guidelines;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally;
  Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form;
  Exhibits good listening and comprehension;
  Keeps others adequately informed;
  Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations;
  Exhibits tact and consideration;
  Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner;
  Offers assistance and support to co-workers;
  Works cooperatively in group situations;
  Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge;
  Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
  Keeps abreast of current developments;
  Requires minimal supervision;
  Displays understanding of how job relates to others;
  Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Resolves problems in early stages;
  Works well in group…