OB Surg Tech

About the role

Responsible for handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the obstetrical operations performed in the Operating Room located in the Labor and Delivery unit. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Performs patient care duties under the direction of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during obstetrical operations in the Operating Room within the Labor and Delivery unit.
• Understand the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintain the sterile field.
• Perform patient care duties under the direction of a registered nurse.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Work Experience

• Graduate from a Surgical Technologist training program required.
• 1 year previous operating room experience as a Surgical/Delivery Room Technologist required.
• 3 years of experience providing direct patient care in a clinical setting required.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS – Basic Life Support upon hire required.
• NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.

Business Unit: Company Name: Piedmont Cartersville