Labor & Delivery - OB Technologist

Foundation Health, LLC•Fairbanks, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. Collects and documents patient data in medical records and performs unit support functions that contribute to efficient nursing department operations. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, selects and places instruments, supplies, and equipment for delivery procedures. Scrubs and provides surgical instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during Cesarean Sections. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds and serves as the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. The hospital describes its clinical environment as having a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. The position is full-time, scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current basic life support certification.
Current Alaska CNA licensure or graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
At least one year of medical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting.
Where applicable, registration with the State Regulatory Agency.
Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly, and to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or operating room experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by selecting appropriate instruments and supplies, checking that instruments are in good working order, reviewing case carts, and planning for upcoming surgical needs.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs, help ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate, pass instruments, retract tissue, and operate equipment during surgery.
Apply aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures; dispose of sharps and trash, place used supplies in case carts for processing, participate in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges, and prepare instruments for cleaning after each case.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake as needed.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, in accordance with policies and standards of care; document objective data and routine care, and assist with specimen transportation.
Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional, and communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
Perform delegated procedures and use equipment according to demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice; examples may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, and neonatal hearing screens. Provide supplies and support for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties that support department operations and communication; participate in resolving customer problems or gather information and refer issues to the appropriate person.
Maintain complete patient records, including admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; ensure reports and chart forms are filed or scanned, and that forms are labeled and accessible.
Maintain supplies of frequently used patient education materials and office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions, reconcile deliveries, and monitor and track electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers.
Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.