OB Surgical Tech - Grand Forks, Rotating Shifts

About the role

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range

• Dependent on level
• OB Surg Tech I $26.48 - $39.72
• OB Surg Tech II: $27.80 - $41.71
• OB Surg Tech III: $29.19 - $43.79

Summary

Altru's Surg Tech career ladder empowers Surgical Techs to manage their career growth and pay. This structure values experience, education, and engagement, providing opportunities for advancement and greater responsibilities. The requirements of each level are listed here.

Surg Tech I

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent training or graduate of a military training program.
• May be licensed as a UAP/T or LPN.
• Temporary UAP/T or LPN license accepted prior to start.

Surg Tech II

• Certified Surgical Technician (CST)| National Board of Surgical Tech-Surgical Assist (NBSTSA) | Required | HR Primary Sources
• 3 years or more Surgical Technologist experience AND National certification (e.g., CST), OR completion of a Career Advancement Portfolio OR
• 6 years or more Surgical Technologist experience
• May be a licensed as a UAP/T or LPN
• Temporary UAP/T or LPN licensed accepted prior to start.

Surg Tech III

• Basic Life Support (BLS) |American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
• 6 years or more Surgical Technologist experience AND National certification (e.g., CST), OR completion of a Career Advancement Portfolio OR
• 12 years or more Surgical Technologist experience
• May be licensed as a UAP/T or LPN.

The OB Surgical Technician assists in the operating room by setting up the OR, assisting the surgeon, and cleaning up. Performs a wide variety of tasks that are vital for the department. Assists in the newborn nursery with circumcisions and infant monitoring.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the admission process by completing demographic registration information and admission history, including allergies, special needs, valuables, etc. Collects data which includes the patient's vital signs and portions of the admission record.
• Performs personal cares and comforts.
• Performs procedures according to physician order and nursing delegation, based on validation and skill level, i.e., performance of blood specimen collection, non-blood specimen collection, etc.
• Schedules tests, therapies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs equipment set-up, maintenance, operation and cleaning per established guidelines, i.e., warmers, fetal monitors, pumps, sterile equipment and supplies, etc.
• Transports and/or transfers patients within or outside of the facility per delegation, physician or patient preference.
• Assists with the discharge process in newborn nursery checking charts and making sure everything is done for discharge.
• Identifies high risk situations and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Unlicensed Assistive Person - Technician (UAP/T) | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | American Academy of Pediatrics (RQI Partners) | Within 5 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes

• Must have UAP w/ Two Year Surgical Tech Diploma

Education

• Required: Associates - Surgical Technologist

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position

• Infrequent Driver
• Reference ID: R7462
• Making a real difference. For one another.
• To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Pay and benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)