Birth Clerk/OB Tech II - Per Diem

Tahoe Forest Health System•Truckee, CA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for clerical duties including the recording of vital records for the county and state. Assists the RN and surgeons/physicians in the care and treatment of obstetric surgical patients by performing specialized technical skills in the Women & Family Department/Operating Room.

Requirements

Certificate of completion from college or vocational school Surgical Scrub Technician or 2-3 years relevant experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Knowledge of medical terminology specific to obstetric and gynecological procedures
2+ years of surgical scrub experience
Complete all required checklists and competencies for tech 2 position
Proficient with strong understanding of additional obstetric and gynecological procedures including but not limited to: Hysterectomy, D&C, Cystoscopy
Assistance with the orientation and training of new staff members to OR-C including Set-up and restocking, Location of standard vs emergency equipment and instruments, Physician preference cards
Ability to perform competency checkoffs and perform routine skill/training sessions for OB Techs

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking and writing skills

Responsibilities

Facilitates communication between nursing staff, respiratory, physicians and all hospital departments using a variety of hospital communication systems, including computer, telephone, and paging systems.
Inputs patient charges into EPIC system, as directed by the W&F Manager.
Completes Birth Certificates, corrects and files with the state and county.
Maintains data for the Paternity Outreach Program (POP), Sierra Nevada regional Dept. of Child Services, invoices the program, and files paternity papers with the State of California.
Maintains the integrity of the sterile field and sterile instruments and supplies used at the surgical site.
Maintains Infant Security and visitor access to secure department
Completes monthly outdates in OB Dept.
Maintains stored tissue (placenta) in dirty utility room.
Assists with patient Admission, Discharge, Transfer in EMR system.
Maintains and orders supplies while ensuring cost effective use of supplies.
Relays messages, requests and instructions in a timely and professional manner.
Answers nurse call system when nursing personnel are unavailable.
Schedules patients for special exams, procedures and transportation.
Performs surgical hand antisepsis.
Responsible for preparing surgical unit for operative procedures by assembling sterile and nonsterile supplies and equipment; responsible for proper care of the instrumentation and equipment in surgery.
Checks and opens sterile supplies and maintains the sterile field per aseptic technique
Assist team members to position the patient on the operating table, surgical preps, and preoperative shaves.
Drapes or assists with draping for surgical procedure as indicated.
Watches and anticipates surgeon needs, prepares and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon efficiently and effectively; holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during surgery.
Understands and implements event related sterility.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Attends and participates in meetings and in-services.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.