OB Surgical Tech

WVU Medicine•Burbank, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure. The role includes maintaining aseptic technique, supporting the circulating RN and surgical team, preparing and handling instruments and supplies, and assisting with patient transportation and positioning. The position also includes inventory and equipment responsibilities, department cleaning, patient-charge recording, and mentoring level one technologists. The employee is required to take call with a response time of 30 minutes.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse and two years of previous scrub experience, or completion of a Surgical Technology Program and surgical technologist certification.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Be capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push or pull heavily loaded carts up to 200 pounds.
Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity, as well as manual dexterity and technical ability.
Be able to wear lead for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

One year of Surgical Technology experience.
Advanced knowledge in the desired specialty.

Responsibilities

Use quality aseptic technique while working in a sterile or unsterile role in the operating room.
Assist the circulating RN in monitoring the technique of all persons in the operating room to maintain a sterile field.
Perform sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN according to established guidelines.
Assist with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
Pass sterile instruments to the surgical team during procedures.
Assist with transporting and positioning patients, including holding retractors and positioning the operative limb under the surgeon’s direction.
Prepare supplies and equipment for procedures according to preference cards.
Assist with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
Monitor inventory and order and restock supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Remove outdated items and discard or reprocess them according to established guidelines.
Assist with general department cleaning duties.
Perform equipment checks as assigned.
Assist with proper recording of patient charges.
Take call with a response time of 30 minutes.
Mentor the team and support the development of level one technologists.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation, which may include CBLs, trainings, in-services, and competency validation.