Quick Hire Certified Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery in Bozeman , MT

Number of Weeks

13

1 year LD experience preferred

Position Summary:

The Surgical Technologist Certified functions in the role of scrub person. Works under the supervision of the surgeon and the R.N. to ensure that the O.R. environment is safe, equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Must possess expertise in the theory and application of surgical technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
  


• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program; or equivalent military surgical technologist program
  
  


• American Heart Association BLS
  
  


• Certified Surgical Technologist
  
  

Preferred

• 1 year surgical technologist experience in acute care operating room
  
  

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Responsible for assuring completion of case carts according to preference cards. Recognizes and interprets preference cards for the procuring of instruments and supplies
  
  


• Communicates clearly with operating room staff and sterile processing staff members to coordinate instrumentation throughout the day for scheduled and non-scheduled cases.
  
  


• Reviews daily schedule with the charge nurse and the day coordinator of sterile processing identifying possible turnover delays and scheduling issues
  
  


• Assumes responsibility for the core phone and communications inherent with the position, delegates duties accordingly and coordinates breaks and lunches with appropriate individuals.
  
  


• Resource for the departments of SPD and Surgical Services for the procurement of necessary items, both supply and instrumentation, for scheduled and non-scheduled surgical procedures.
  
  


• Communicates and coordinates with materials management in regards to supply utilization and deployment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
  
  


• Ability to work varied shifts
  
  


• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
  
  


• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
  
  


• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
  
  


• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
  
  


• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
  
  

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
  
  


• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
  
  


• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.