Labor & Delivery - OB Technologist

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

Provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. Collects and documents patient data in medical records and performs unit support functions that contribute to efficient nursing unit 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, with 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 the 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

Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies, ensuring instruments are in good working order, reviewing case carts, and planning for upcoming cases.
Anticipates the surgeon’s needs and helps ensure surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Passes instruments, retracts tissue, and operates equipment during surgery.
Maintains aseptic technique and follows universal precautions throughout procedures.
Disposes of sharps and trash, places used supplies into the case cart for processing, participates in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges, and prepares instruments for cleaning after each case.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake as needed.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, intake and output, and other delegated measurements, in accordance with policy and standards of care.
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care and assists with transportation of patient specimens.
Recognizes and reports abnormalities or changes in patient health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
Communicates patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
Performs delegated procedures and uses equipment consistent with demonstrated competencies and applicable state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, and neonatal hearing screens.
Provides supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient operations and communication within the department.
Participates in resolving customer problems or gathers information and refers issues to the appropriate person.
Maintains complete patient records, including admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms; scans or files reports and chart forms and ensures forms are labeled and accessible.
Maintains supplies of patient education materials, office, dietary, and medical supplies; completes requisitions and reconciles delivered supply orders.
Monitors and tracks electronic equipment, including patient ID scanners and laptop computers, and ensures it is accounted for and in working order.
Performs duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provides customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.