Surgical - Obstetrics (OB) Technologist - Labor and Delivery, Full Time, Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the OB Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the Delivery and Operating Rooms with necessary equipment, aiding nursing staff, performing patient care activities as delegated by a RN, and maintaining patient care supplies. This role involves collaborating with the care team to achieve desired patient outcomes, maintaining and caring for equipment and supplies, preparing rooms with appropriate instruments and supplies, following aseptic technique, draping patients, assisting the surgical team, communicating therapeutic care, documenting care in the electronic medical record, assisting with room turnover and stocking, and maintaining a safe environment. Patient support duties may include venipuncture, starting IVs, obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting with patient mobility and hygiene, inserting foley catheters, and assisting with newborn care. The technologist also participates in infection control and quality improvement processes and demonstrates effective communication and team building skills.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: Operating Room Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology.
Practitioners who were actively practicing or attending a training program prior to October 1, 2022, who were permitted to register with the Virginia Board of Medicine under a transition period.
Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant required.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required.
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Ability to lift 35 lbs.
Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to reach above/overhead.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

six months experience preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice.
Provides input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request.
Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
Prepares Delivery and OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for specific obstetrics and gynecology procedures.
Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience.
Documents all care provided to the patient in the electronic medical record.
Assists in turnover and stocking of room between cases.
Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
Performs patient support duties under the direction of a RN, which may include, but are not limited to: venipuncture and starting IVs; obtaining vital signs, weights, and/or blood glucose; collecting, labeling, and transporting specimens; assisting with ambulation, toileting, and/or bathing and linen changes; inserting foley catheters and documenting input/output; assisting with newborn screening, and providing oral feeding and diapering to babies, as appropriate.
Participates in hospital-wide infection control plan and quality improvement process.
Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
Performs other duties as assigned.