OB Scrub Tech - Labor and Birth

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Obstetrics Scrub Technologist uses sterile technique to prepare delivery rooms and performs technical activities, including assisting with surgical procedures and vaginal deliveries in Labor and Delivery. The role also provides patient-care and support activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The technologist prepares operating or birthing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment; creates and maintains sterile fields; and handles, checks, and cares for instruments and equipment. The role anticipates the needs of the surgical team, supports individualized patient care, and contributes to room turnover, supply organization, and a positive patient experience. The technologist may also perform Health Unit Coordinator functions or other duties assigned by leadership. This is a per-diem position with variable shift times and shared on-call coverage for the relevant unit’s operating and birthing rooms.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or school certificate, or one year of on-the-job Surgical Technologist training.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
Demonstrated ability to perform role duties in accordance with established procedures and complete the skills checklist.
Effective communication with healthcare team members and ability to promote effective team functioning.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and perform basic math.
Reliable transportation and ability to respond from a location within 30 minutes of the assigned Health First facility when on call.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable with daily schedules and assigned tasks.
Ability to respond appropriately to stressful or life-threatening situations.
Detail orientation and ability to maintain continuous concentration on an activity.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with medical staff and patient-care teams.
Motivation to complete milestones and competencies, and ability to receive constructive criticism and apply it to future performance.
Ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification before the start date and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating and birthing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
Create, maintain, and terminate sterile fields for surgical and delivery procedures.
Handle and care for instruments and equipment, check that they function properly, and report faulty items according to policy.
Follow National Patient Safety Goals recommendations, Health First policies and procedures, Scope of Practice, AORN standards, and The Joint Commission recommendations.
Anticipate the needs of the unit surgical team and cooperate with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient.
Share call coverage for the unit’s operating and birthing rooms, depending on the assigned work area.
Assist with cleaning and organizing supplies to support timely and effective room turnover.
Prepare and organize patient, procedure, and surgeon-preference supplies and materials cost-effectively; rotate stock and check expiration dates.
Perform Health Unit Coordinator functions and other duties assigned by leadership based on departmental needs.
Provide respectful, sensitive service to patients and families, considering their needs, expectations, age, cultural differences, and individual differences.
Contribute to patient experience and satisfaction, including purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift reports.