CST - Labor & Delivery (Night Shift) - Phoebe Health : Job Details

** CST - Labor & Delivery (Night Shift)**

*Share by Email* Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital - Albany **Description**

JOB SUMMARY

* Provides LDOR and OB technical services and non-licensed care in L&D as assigned and directed.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

* Prepares and supplies LDR's and OR's for vaginal and cesarean deliveries and antepartum/ outpatient services. Provides assistance and support to the obstetrician and circulator during a vaginal and cesarean delivery by assuring appropriate supplies are available, patient positioning and other assistance as needed. Provides comfort measures and ongoing patient care to laboring women under direction of Registered Nurse.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.

* May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

* May be scheduled as needed including overtime

**Qualifications**

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

* Degree Program in Surgical Technology (Required)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* 0 - 1 year Previous surgical technologist experience (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

* Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Surgical Technologists (CST), Basic Life Support (BLS)

* Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

GENERAL SKILLS

* Organizational Skills

* Communication Skills

* Interpersonal Skills

* Customer Relations

* Read / Comprehend Written Instructions

* Follow Verbal Instructions

* Basic Computer Skills

* Phlebotomy as directed and assigned for patient population.

* Safely transports patients to and from unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Have near normal hearing - Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice

* Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

* Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

* Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)

* Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)

* Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

* Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

* Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

* Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

* Reaching above shoulder - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

* Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)

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