Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. General Summary The Surgical Technologist is a professional caregiver who works with Anesthesia, surgeons, and other surgical personnel in patient care before, during and after surgery. The Surgical Technologist uses sterile technique and technical equipment to perform surgical procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with surgical procedures (C-sections) in Labor & Delivery operating room. Anticipates surgical team needs, and demonstrates dexterity. Uses, cleans and cares for surgical instruments and equipment, setting up tables for deliveries or surgical procedures in a sterile manner, stocking rooms after use, ordering proper replacement supplies. Coordinates inventory maintenance with Sterile Processing. Employs and demonstrates proper aseptic, sterile techniques, and knowledge of surgical scrub techniques. Answers phones on the unit, checks on patients, performs nursing aide duties, enters patient charting information into computer. Cleans and stocks C/S suite and OB/Nursery equipment, delivery rooms, cribs and Nursery area as needed. Give/assists with activity of daily living to include: meals, personal grooming, skin care and toileting. Performs postpartum care, K-Pads, ice packs, binder application. Collects specimens, performs vital signs and documents I&O. Communicating changes in condition/behavior of a patient to appropriate personnel. Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Practical Nurse, or Surgical Technologist program, C.N.A. with documentation of cross-training to role of scrub-tech. Work Experience Experience as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Nurse desired but not required. Surgical Assistant should have a total of three years scrub experience. Certification/License Training as a surgical scrub required and completion of scrub tech orientation at Phelps Health in both OR and OB. American Heart Association BLS certification required prior to completion of orientation; preference will be given to those with certification as a CST. Mental/Physical Requirements Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort. At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care. Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.

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