OB Tech | 18 Hours Per Week | Obstetrics WB

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in cesarean section procedures under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepare the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment. Functions within the sterile field by passing instruments and other supplies to surgeons and providing visualization through retraction. Provides high quality care to obstetric surgical patients. Provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Adult, Medical/Surgical, Neonate, Infant, Toddler, School Age, Adolescent, Adults, Adolescent, and Women and Family. Duties are included but are not limited to those below for specified units. Perform Bedside shift report at the beginning of shift, end of shift, and with each transition in care. Utilize policies and procedures to keep patients safe. Is cost conscious in use of equipment and supplies. Adhere to safety practices for own personal protection, i.e. infection control devices, lifts, eye shields, gloves. Demonstrate accurate keyboarding proficiency and computer navigation skills. Demonstrate knowledge of basic math to calculate intake and output. Set up equipment such as oxygen, portable x-ray machines, and overhead irrigation bottles.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
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Nice To Haves

Health care experience within the last five years Preferred
Certified Surgical Technician Preferred
Graduate of a certified surgical technologist program or hospital trained through a formal education program
Completion of C.N.A. course (or complete within four months of hire date)
Health care experience within the last five years preferred

Responsibilities

Active participation in surgical consciousness.
Assure each operating room has the correct case cart, supplies, equipment and instrumentation according to individual provider preferences.
Monitor and maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Prepares surgical instrumentation that will be used during procedures and assures proper assembly and function.
Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
Pass surgical instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
Prepare dressings and apply or assist with their application following surgery.
Participates in room turnover.
Answer patients' call lights in a timely manner and addresses request or reports to co-worker to fulfill the request.
Perform activities of daily living (ADL’s).
Collect and correctly label specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum. Deliver to the lab.
Observe patients' conditions, such as measuring and recording intake and output and vital signs; report changes to professional staff in a timely manner.
Proactively monitors patients for safety and communicates to licensed nurse the need for any monitoring devices (alarms).
Consistently uses patient safety devices.
Document activities performed in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
Perform blood glucose monitoring and report abnormal results to licensed nurse in a timely manner.
Greet visitors and callers to ascertain purpose of visit or call, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Facilitate admissions, discharges and transfers in collaboration with other staff.
Operate office equipment such as: nurse call, fax, scanners, photocopier, computer system, telephone system, telemetry.
Perform skin assessment and reports abnormal results to licensed nurse in a timely manner.
Maintain clean patient rooms and changes linens, as appropriate.
Deliver messages, documents, and specimens.
Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves.
Maintain inventory of supplies based on unit routine.
Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
Transport patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
Turn and reposition patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent pressure ulcers.
Perform quality monitoring as directed: BGM, etc.
Assemble, clean sheet, and tear down medical records.
Accurate and timely order entry.
Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Perform quality checks on equipment, i.e. crash cart, transport monitor.
Generate accurate patient charges.
Perform hearing screens for newborns.
Adhere to safety practices for personal protection, including infection control devices, eye shields, and gloves.
Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory standards.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity