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Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Labor and Delivery

Employer
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Location
Far Rockaway, New York
Closing date
Aug 7, 2022

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Discipline
Surgical Technician (ST)
Specialty
Labor and Delivery
Position Type
Other
Hours
Full Time
Work Setting
Hospital / Medical Center
Job Description
Who We Are:

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time

Hours: Varies

Shift: Varies

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technician provides direct patient care and technical assistance under the direction of the medical and nursing staff in the labor and delivery suite. The CST scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team.

The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. She/He/They has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. She/He/They has 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in preparing the room for labor/delivery procedures
  • Assist the RN in the required nursing activities of patient care before, during, and after delivery
  • Maintain the clean and orderly environment in the L&D suite
  • Stocking/re-stocking of supplies
  • Assist in the plan of care for the patient

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency required
  • Certified Surgical Technician certification required
  • Successful completion of OR Technician program preferred
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time as well as the ability to lift and position patients

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