LABOR & DELIVERY - CERTIFIED SCRUB TECH

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Certified Scrub Tech to provide direct patient care consistent with unit standards and support patients, families, nursing staff, and medical staff. The role includes communication, patient-record preparation and documentation, following directions from physicians and nursing staff, and participation in performance-improvement and quality-assurance activities. The employee must follow regulatory requirements and hospital policies and demonstrate flexibility, effective work habits, quality care, and respect for staff, physicians, patients, and families.

The position supports labor and delivery unit operations through patient-care assistance, room and cart stocking, newborn and hearing screenings, record management, admissions and patient-flow tasks, responding to calls, and safe operation of equipment. The employee rotates between desk and floor assignments and performs other related duties as assigned. The work environment is described as mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive.

Requirements

• Current Certified Scrub Tech (CST) certification required.
• Current BLS certification within 14 days of hire and renewal as required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, or completion of a terminology course within six months of hire.
• Competence in Excel, Word, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to multitask and work accurately and efficiently at a high level.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a broad range of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work well with others and efficiently without close supervision.
• Knowledge of office support functions, including word processing, filing, reception, gathering and compiling data, and coordinating workloads across multiple projects and clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete a variety of tasks, and handle difficult client situations and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Certified Scrub Tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stock patient rooms and carts or drawers.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly with the charge nurse, coworkers, and physicians, and consult other departments as appropriate to support interdisciplinary patient care.
• Assist RNs and LPNs with patient-care activities, including bathing, feeding, walking, repositioning, oral hygiene, newborn screenings, hearing screenings, and other requested tasks.
• Assist RNs and LPNs with housekeeping duties and assist the Nurse Supervisor and Manager as requested.
• Document patient data in the appropriate computer or paper system.
• Take vital signs for stable patients; empty drains and Foley bags and report results to the assigned nurse; and maintain accurate intake and output records.
• Retrieve laboratory results and prenatal records from the computer and bring them to the charge nurse’s attention; take specimens to the laboratory.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, interact professionally, provide explanations and verbal reassurance, and maintain good working relationships within and across departments.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly, including the newborn safety system (HUGS), and follow hearing- and newborn-screening protocols.
• Answer telephone and intercom calls promptly and politely, identify the department and self, and relay information to appropriate personnel or family members.
• Prepare paper medical records for discharged patients and new admissions; admit patients when admission personnel are unavailable, including mother and baby as needed.
• Notify appropriate nursing staff to assist with patient or physician care.
• Log patients in the computer system upon admission, delivery, transfer, or discharge.
• Use the Nurse Call System and respond quickly and appropriately to patient call lights.
• Enter report information into the computer, print unit report sheets, and use the computer system to locate and print policies and procedures.
• Rotate between desk and floor assignments and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintain flexibility, organization, and effective performance in stressful and emergent situations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed