OB Surgical Scrub Tech - Obstetrics / Snuggery
About The Position
As a member of the healthcare team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the OB Technician assists nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care in the Snuggery Suite, taking into account the patient's special or age-related needs. The OB Technician serves as the scrub technician in Cesarean Sections and selected OB/GYN procedures. This position assumes responsibility for a safe environment and appropriate utilization of resources; directs and performs cleaning, maintenance and processing of instruments and equipment; and restocks and prepares rooms within the Unit. The OB Tech also provides rapid response to patient/family needs and requests.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED.
- Experience in patient care preferred.
- Experience in scrub role preferred.
- License Practical Nurse/LPN or completion of OR Technician Program required
- Knowledge of surgical aseptic technique and basic Operating Room procedures and equipment preferred.
- Must meet NYS requirements for position
- BLS certification (or obtained within specified timeframe from date of hire)
- Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing with other nursing personnel, patients and physicians.
- Ability to work effectively with other nursing personnel, patients, physicians, and members of other departments under the direction of a RN.
- Ability to recognize patient care problems, react appropriately in-patient care emergencies and communicate pertinent information to the responsible RN.
- Ability to complete basic mathematical calculation.
- Dependable
- Demonstrated adaptability to change
- Exercises safe judgement in decision making.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in patient care preferred.
- Experience in scrub role preferred.
- Knowledge of surgical aseptic technique and basic Operating Room procedures and equipment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the scrub technician for Cesarean Sections and selected OB/GYN procedures:
- Creates and maintains a sterile field
- Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs
- Handles and counts sponges, sharps and instruments
- Assists in the ordering, care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
- Reacts appropriately in patient care emergencies.
- Assists RN in updating physician preference cards.
- Transports and assists the surgical team with positioning of patients.
Benefits
- Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
