OB Scrub Tech- Mother Baby

Health First•Viera, FL

48d

About The Position

The Obstetrics (OB) Scrub Technologist uses sterile technique to prepare delivery rooms and perform a variety of technical activities including assistance with surgical procedures and vaginal deliveries in Labor and Delivery, as well as patient care and support activities, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Any one of the following:
Accredited Surgical Technologist program or school Certificate OR
One (1) year of On-The-Job Surgical Technologist Training.
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required for role in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list.
Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and to perform basic math.
Reliable transportation with ability to respond from location within thirty (30) minutes of assigned Health First facility when on call.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable with daily schedule and assigned tasks.
Ability to respond appropriately to stressful or life-threatening situations.
Detail-oriented with ability for continuous concentration on an activity.
Excellent customer service skills with ability to interact effectively with medical staff and patient care teams.
Motivated to complete milestones and competencies with ability to receive constructive criticism and apply to future performance.
Ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) prior to start date and maintained.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties in an operating room or birthing room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical and delivery procedures.
Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy.
Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals recommendations, Health First policy and procedures, Scope of Practice, AORN standards, and The Joint Commission recommendations.
Anticipates needs of the unit surgical team in the operating and birthing rooms; cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
Shares responsibility of call coverage for the units' operating and birthing rooms, dependent on which area worked.
Participates in timely and effective room turn over, specific to facility by assisting with cleaning and organization of supplies
Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon's preference in a cost-effective manner; rotates stock/supplies checking for expiration dates
Displays a positive image and provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences.
Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report.