OB Surgical Technologist Full-time Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

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About the Role

The Surgical Technologist supports the Labor & Delivery team by providing surgical assistance during cesarean sections and other obstetrical procedures. This role is responsible for preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile technique, ensuring proper instrumentation and supplies are available, and working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and anesthesia staff to deliver exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields for obstetrical procedures.
  • Assist physicians during cesarean sections and emergency deliveries.
  • Set up, organize, and manage surgical instruments and supplies.
  • Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures.
  • Ensure proper handling of specimens, instruments, and equipment.
  • Maintain compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards.
  • Assist with room turnover and preparation for subsequent procedures.
  • Collaborate with Labor & Delivery nurses, anesthesia providers, and physicians to support positive maternal and neonatal outcomes.
  • Respond promptly during obstetrical emergencies.
  • May assist in operational support tasks including maintenance of patient records, bed control and turnover, patient registration, charge capture, ensuring adequate supplies, phlebotomy, transport of specimens, patient transport, obtain blood glucose, Birth Certificate entry, and other duties as assigned.
  • Support the nursing team and patients by providing supportive care and assistance with ADLs to newborns, childbearing and postpartum patients, pediatric patients, and others as assigned.
  • Maintains calm and works efficiently and effectively through obstetrical emergencies, as part of the team.
  • May be required to take call.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • High-School Diploma or GED required.
  • Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program per the National Board of Surgical Technology is required.
  • Maintain Certification without gaps.

Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
  • Must understand English both written and spoken.
  • Must be able to perform job-related functions safely and successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • This is a certified technologist (CST) position.

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