Scrub Tech - Labor & Delivery (Nights)

LMHS Careers•Newark, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Scrub Tech Labor & Delivery Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness. When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community. Position Summary A competent surgical technician, who, under supervision of the physician/registered nurse assists with the surgical procedures and provides patient care for ante partum and postpartum patients according to established policies and procedures in the Labor & Delivery area. Skills will be maintained to prepare the patient and assist throughout surgical procedures. Job requires knowledge, skill and ability to provide care for neo-natal, adolescent, and adult patient population. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others and health care team members. Accountable to the patient and family for care provided and to the assigned patient care RN for the totality of work performance. Meets all standards and requirements of LMHS universal job description Provides clerical support to an assigned nursing unit according to established policies and procedures. Assists in the transcribing and processing of physicians orders, maintains patient charts in an accurate manner and maintains adequate unit supplies.

Requirements

Maintain Health Care Provider CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

Utilize hospital & department information/documentation systems
Maintain Glucometer Competency
Thermo-regulation of infant.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and procedures.
Directly assist surgeon in cesarean section and other obstetric procedures
Maintain knowledge for basic newborn nursery tasks including bathing, feeding, Vital Signs, measurements, and newborn testing.
Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Maintain sterile field during surgical procedures.
Obtain patient vital signs and report abnormal values to RN.
Demonstrates proper technique related to cleaning and processing of instruments.
L&D daily shift checks of equipment & supplies.
Maintain & assists with ordering/stocking of supplies.
Complete Nitrazine control log.
Assist with newborn care in the delivery room.
Understand/adhere to hospital & department policy and procedure.
Follows direction appropriately.
Works independently.
Maintain patient confidentiality
Operate typewriter, fax, copier, and other office related equipment.