Perinatal Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Palm Springs, CA

1d • $25 - $29

About The Position

The perinatal technician performs specified obstetric duties involving surgical technician, patient care, and clerical skills. The technician assists a professional nurse or physician in providing appropriate care during labor and/or the operative period. The role involves 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

• OB surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information and interpret it in terms of the patient's needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development.
• 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 they meet regulatory requirements.
• Scrub in for all surgical procedures routinely performed on the perinatal unit.
• Maintain established standards and document accurately as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED