CST - OB/LDRP

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Assists With Nursing Care Of The Patient In The LDRP. Performs Scrub And Related Duties With A Registered Nurse. Is Responsible For The Immediate Sterile Field And Instrumentation. Assists With Preparation, Maintenance And Cleanup Of Supplies And Equipment. Facilitates Within The Surgical Suite.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Demonstrates Knowledge Of Principles Of Growth And Development Over Life Span And Skills Necessary To Provide Care Appropriate To Age Of Patients Served. He/She Shall Be Able To Interpret Data About Patient's Status In Order To Identify Each Patient's Age Specific Needs And Provide Care Needed By Patient Group.
• 2. Implements Actions To Prevent Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, And Adult) Injury From: Positioning, Extraneous Objects, Medications, Infection, Chemical/Physical/Electrical Hazards
• 3. Stocks And Restocks Supplies Utilized In All Areas Of The LDRP.
• 4. Assist With Turnover Of Labor Rooms And Cleaning/Maintenance Of Equipment.
• 5. Assist In The Nursing Care Under The Direction Of The RN For Patients In The LDRP.
• 6. Demonstrates Principles Of Asepsis.
• 7. Prepares And Organizes Materials Recognizing Special Needs Of Patient (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult) Procedure And/Or Surgeon.
• 8. Checks And Maintains Specialty And Department Equipment And Supplies As Assigned.
• 9. Safely Operates All Equipment According To Manufacturer Specifications. Insures All Necessary Instrumentation And Equipment Are In Working Order.
• 10. Implements Case Breakdown Procedure Insuring Minimal Downtime Between Cases.
• 11. Demonstrates Basic Clinical And Technical Skills According To Established Standards Of Practice.
• 12. Performs Desk Duties Such As Answering Phones, Physician Paging, Releasing The Door, Greeting Patients And Other Clerical Functions As Needed.
• 13. Adheres To All Safety Procedures In The Handling Of Hazardous Materials And Blood Borne Pathogens.
• 14. Adheres To LDRP O.R. Dress Code.
• 15. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 16. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Graduate Of Approved School Of Allied Health Or Surgical Technology.

EXPERIENCE

Previous Operating Room Experience Preferred.

LICENSURE

BLS Required. National Certification Required