Perinatal Tech

Conifer Health Solutions•Palm Springs, CA

About The Position

The Perinatal Tech performs specified obstetric duties involving surgical technician, patient care, and clerical skills. The role assists a professional nurse or physician in providing appropriate care during labor and/or the operative period. The position has access to demographic information and limited patient health information as related to job functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Ability to function in a dynamic, high-stress environment.
Good verbal communication skills.
Training as a scrub technician.
One year of current surgical experience.

Nice To Haves

Obstetric surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain information and interpret it in terms of the patient’s needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development and understand the range of treatment needed for the ages of patients served.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
Order supplies using the appropriate order system.
Follow the infant safety and security program.
Provide activities of daily living as directed.
Prepare delivery tables and set up rooms for delivery.
Assist the physician at delivery.
Maintain cleanliness of surgical suites and ensure they are ready for emergency procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of and use sterile technique.
Wear personal protective equipment at all times.
Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures routinely performed on the perinatal unit.
Maintain adequate supplies in labor and delivery and operating room suites, ensuring supplies meet regulatory requirements.
Scrub in for all surgical procedures routinely performed on the perinatal unit.
Maintain established standards and document accurately as required.