OB Surgical Tech

Yale New Haven Health • Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

The OB Surgical Tech scrubs in Obstetrics procedures and assists with nursing care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. The role includes performing technical skills during procedures while maintaining sterile technique and supporting selected patient care activities in Labor & Delivery. The employee is expected to identify changes in a patient's condition and communicate significant observations to the RN, while demonstrating accountability for delegated activities.

At Bridgeport Hospital, employees contribute to coordinated, patient-centered care and support the organization's vision, mission, and values of integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program, a formal program as defined by the LCCST, or completion of Bridgeport Hospital's structured on-the-job training program.
• Completion of a licensed Certified Surgical Technology Program; newly hired Surgical Technologists must be certified or obtain certification within one year of employment. Surgical Technicians hired before January 1, 2012 are grandfathered in. Current LPN licensure also satisfies this requirement.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the MCH/OR training program, with a score of 85% or better on the exam.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a scrub person.
• Performs technical skills proficiently during procedures and adheres to principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
• Performs selected patient care activities in Labor & Delivery under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Identifies changes in patients' conditions and communicates significant observations to the RN.
• Assumes responsibility for delegated activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed