Labor & Delivery Surgical Technologist
State College, Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Certified Surgical Technician - Labor & Delivery

Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care in the Delivery Room under the supervision of a professional nurse, following established practice standards. Functions under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and circulating nurse as a scrub or assist during surgical procedures.

Essential Functions

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacologic agents relevant to surgical procedures.
• Identify medications and solutions by name, dosage, and expiration date in collaboration with a registered nurse.
• Maintain asepsis and sterile technique to provide optimal patient care, including establishing and maintaining sterile fields, gowning, gloving, and surgical scrubbing.
• Assist with skin preparation, draping, and care of sterile and unsterile supplies.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing, and checking supplies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation, performing sharps, sponge, and instrument counts.
• Anticipate surgeon needs to expedite procedures and minimize patient exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to emergency situations following established protocols.
• Adhere to infection control policies and delivery room procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technician.
• Experience in Labor & Delivery required.

Additional Information

• Work schedule: Days
• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.