OB Scrub Tech - Mother Baby

Position Summary

The Obstetrics (OB) Scrub Technologist uses sterile technique to prepare delivery rooms and perform a variety of technical activities including assistance with surgical procedures and vaginal deliveries in Labor and Delivery, as well as patient care and support activities, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Primary Accountabilities

• Performs a variety of duties in an operating room or birthing room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical and delivery procedures.
• Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment.
• Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals recommendations, Health First policy and procedures, Scope of Practice, AORN standards, and The Joint Commission recommendations.
• Anticipates needs of the unit surgical team in the operating and birthing rooms; cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Shares responsibility of call coverage for the units' operating and birthing rooms, dependent on which area worked.
• Participates in timely and effective room turn over, specific to facility by assisting with cleaning and organization of supplies.
• Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon's preference in a cost-effective manner; rotates stock/supplies checking for expiration dates.
• Displays a positive image and provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
• Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Any one of the following: Accredited Surgical Technologist program or school Certificate OR one (1) year of On-The-Job Surgical Technologist Training.

Work Experience: None

Licensure: None

Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required for role in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and to perform basic math.
• Reliable transportation with ability to respond from location within thirty (30) minutes of assigned Health First facility when on call.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable with daily schedule and assigned tasks.
• Ability to respond appropriately to stressful or life-threatening situations.
• Detail-oriented with ability for continuous concentration on an activity.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to interact effectively with medical staff and patient care teams.
• Motivated to complete milestones and competencies with ability to receive constructive criticism and apply to future performance.
• Ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) prior to start date and maintained.

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.