OB Surgical Technician I-L&D - 12hr 7p-7:30a EOWE

Performs a variety of duties in the obstetrical area supportive to the delivery of quality patient care. Participates in quality assessment and continuous quality improvement activities. Complies with all appropriate safety and infection control standards. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards of Behavior.Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee who reviews work for compliance with established policies and procedures. Also works under the supervision of an RN or MLPN. May assist in the direction of ancillary nursing personnel assigned to the obstetrical area.

• Performs role of scrub person for assistance with obstetrical procedures.
• Prepares, locates, and maintains supplies and equipment for efficient patient care, cesarean section, and other obstetrical procedures. Order supplies as needed.
• Assists Registered Nurse with circulation for vaginal delivery. Sets up delivery room and warmer. Transports specimens to appropriate department.
• Maintains fetal monitoring equipment and supplies. Troubleshoots faulty equipment and refers problems. Reports status of fetal monitors to charge nurse/nurse manager.
• Cleans instruments and equipment used in obstetric procedures. Reports low stock levels. Disposes of waste from deliveries.
• Safely transports and transfers patients before and after procedures. Maintains integrity of patient's property.
• Assists with patient care as directed. Assists nursing staff with greeting patient and family and directing and escorting them to appropriate area.
• Assists patient with gown and placing patient in bed. Timely communicates observations and activities to appropriate party.
• Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react effectively, and treat (if appropriate) unique needs of patient age groups served.
• Performs other related duties as required. Utilizes new improvements and/or technology that relate to job assignment.
• High school graduate and/or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited or military Surgical Technology Program.
• Sufficient strength to lift moderately heavy objects.
• Ability to understand and execute both verbal and written orders.
• Ability to maintain required records and give verbal and written reports.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, physicians, other Medical Center employees, and the general public.
• Must obtain BLS certification upon start of position and must maintain certification per AHA guidelines.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Surgical Technician from the National Association of Certified Surgical Technology preferred.

NOTE: Incumbents with less than two (2) years of experience as a surgical technician will be allocated to a Level 18. Incumbents with two (2) or more years of experience as a surgical technician will be allocated to a Level 20.