OB Tech

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley • Kingston, NY

70d

About The Position

The position involves assisting the surgical team in providing patient care and ensuring a sterile environment during surgical procedures. The role includes a variety of responsibilities such as patient transport, maintaining logs, preparing surgical rooms, and collaborating with nursing staff. The individual will be responsible for monitoring patient conditions and alerting nursing personnel to any changes. The position requires a commitment to quality improvement and effective communication with coworkers.

Requirements

• One year experience as a surgical technician desirable; clinical experience in a healthcare facility.
• High School diploma.
• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology Program (unless meets grandfathered-in criteria).
• C.N.A. preferred.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Current Surgical Technology Certification or achievement of certification within 12 months of graduating from a surgical technology program (unless meets grandfathered-in criteria).
• BLS Certification.
• 15 hours of continuing education annually related to surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients; i.e., bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulating, etc.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Answers call lights in a timely fashion, assists licensed personnel as directed.
• Alerts nursing personnel to changes in patient condition and needs.
• Maintains daily logs such as refrigerator temperatures, eye washing stations, and nitrazine controls.
• Keeps environment neat and tidy, including patient care areas and utility areas.
• Maintains stock and orders supplies when necessary.
• Prepares rooms in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
• Checks all equipment/instruments needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
• Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments/procedures.
• Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping of patients for surgical procedures.
• Accurately completes operating room counts and reports discrepancies to the circulating nurse and surgeon.
• Maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for efficiency.
• Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times.
• Protects patient's sensitivities and right to privacy.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and self, per hospital policies and procedures.
• Interacts professionally with physicians and coworkers.
• Collaborates with other members of the nursing team to maintain equipment and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with coworkers.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Contributes to the 24-hour coverage of the maternity unit for emergency cesarean deliveries.
• Maintains desk and lab supplies for the unit.
• Assists patients through the continuum by ensuring that admission, transfer, and discharge procedures are carried out.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees