Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

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About The Position

The Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech functions as a member of the Labor & Delivery team, providing perioperative, clinical, environmental, and transportation support under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This role is responsible for prompt and effective problem resolution related to supplies and equipment that impact patient care. The Scrub Tech utilizes AST standards, Operating Room (OR) standards, and policies and procedures in performing duties related to functioning independently as a scrub tech in cesarean section deliveries. The position supports SJMO Core Values and beliefs during interactions with patients and co-workers.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program or equivalent work experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; AST Certification recommended.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
• Ability to comprehend and demonstrate competency in department knowledge, aseptic techniques and universal precautions specific to the operating room.
• Ability to lift, bend, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 100% of work time.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Operating Room or Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech required.
• Minimum of 6 months working experience as direct caregiver performing activities of nursing assistant/medical assistant.

Responsibilities

• Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimal patient care.
• Maintains highest standard for sterile technique and corrects any breaks in technique.
• Participates in general cleaning, stocking and maintenance of equipment in L&D.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment, in accordance to policies/procedures, LEAN concepts/resource management, and regulatory/compliance agencies.
• Assists in setting up the OR with supplies and instruments.
• Arranges supplies and instruments for efficient use during obstetrical procedures.
• Anticipates future supply and instrument needs of the unit.
• Prepares and transports instruments to/from CSPD for sterilization.
• Assists with transport and positioning of patients during all phases of obstetrical care, admission to discharge home.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon when passing instruments, sponges, sutures, etc. during obstetrical surgeries and procedures.
• Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments and is jointly responsible with the circulating RN for ensuring counts are complete prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed.
• Assists with the collection, handling, transport of laboratory specimens, including blood work, cord gases, meconium stools, glucometers, urinalysis and placentas.
• Performs waived testing quality controls as appropriate.
• Supports L&D Team during normal vaginal delivery and fetal demise, including setup of room.
• Functions as an assistant during delivery and provides basic patient care activities such as showering, toileting and infant care post-delivery under the direction of the RN.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties within the department to facilitate patient care and room turnover.
• Acts as a relief HUC when assigned, prioritizing/managing intercom requests, telephone calls and customers to/from the department.
• Performs basic Cerner and HUGs functions such as admitting newborns and transferring patients throughout the department to aid in patient care/flow.
• Carries team pager and phone, responding appropriately during patient emergencies.
• Participates in the orientation and education of all operating room staff, including students and entry level L&D Scrub Techs.
• Serves as a unit liaison and resource for other ancillary departments.
• Engages in handoff to the incoming L&D Scrub Tech.
• Maintains emergency preparedness of unit.
• Reports unit problems and discrepancies immediately for problem resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree