OB SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST Nights

POSITION SUMMARY
The OB Surgical Technologist assists the OB/GYN physicians Certified Nurse Midwives and RNs in both clinical and clerical duties. The OB Surgical Techs perform selected patient care tasks within the Labor and Delivery setting under the supervision of nursing including but not limited to preparing patients and equipment for special obstetrical surgical procedures assisting the obstetrical surgical team as a scrub during Cesarean Sections and other surgical procedures in Labor and Delivery maintaining surgical and other equipment and 
ensuring adequate supply levels for the Labor and Delivery OR at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prepares Labor and Delivery OR for cases handles sterile supplies instruments and equipment for obstetrical cases creates and maintains a sterile field.
2. Performs as surgical scrub during cases in Labor and Delivery.
3. Perform personal care procedures as required to meet the needs and comfort of assigned patients.
4. Assist nursing staff in deliveries as directed by nurse: preparation positioning transport transfers and discharge of patients.
5. Sort clean and inspect surgical instruments in accordance with standard procedures and techniques.
6. Prepares instruments for transport to Sterile Processing for sterilization and wrapping.
7. Stock rooms with supplies equipment and instruments according to written standard and as requested.
8. Obtain and record patient data for medical record: conduct collect and deliver routine tests on patient specimens assist staff with special unit procedures i.e. vacuum delivery.
9. Communicates with patients families and members of the health care team to provide continuity of care and services. 
10. Performs other related duties incidental to work or as director by RN/Charge RN.

Customer Service: 
1. Greets customers in courteous friendly respectful and professional manner at all times including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.
2. Follows communication protocols to both internal and external customers including introducing him/herself with job title and experience asking open ended questions such as How may I be of help to you using the customers name as soon as it is learned.
3. Responds promptly and appropriately to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts immediate resolution.
4. Keeps customers information confidential including public places such as elevators or the cafeteria.
5. Provides assistance and offers help immediately including finding someone else to meet the request if unable to do so him/herself. Introduce other staff to customers when a handoff occurs and explain that the person will provide excellent service.
6. Demonstrates commitment to excellent service recovery when a customers expectations have not been met. 

Commitment to CoWorkers:
1. Offers assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.
2. Takes responsibility for solving problems regardless of origin; completes assignments and respects deadlines.
3. Resolves conflict directly with colleagues and seeks assistance from others if the issue cannot be resolved. Refrains from criticism in public.
4. Mindful and respectful of others time and schedules. Attends meetings on time and communicates any absences. 
5. Provides coworkers with a status report for continuity of workflow when planning to be out of the office off the unit or away from the department.

Communication Etiquette: 
1. Respectful courteous and professional in all forms of communication and follows facilitys service communication protocol in all interactions.
2. Refrains from use of personal cell phone in patient care areas and keeps usage to a minimum at all other times while on duty.
3. Does not text or use email during meetings (except for exigent or emergency situations).
4. Limits use of business cell phone during meetings (remain on vibrate and/or calls go to voicemail).
5. Makes every effort to answer telephone calls within three rings introducing him/herself department and title (if appropriate). Asks permission before placing the caller on hold or using the speakerphone. If caller is transferred gives the caller the extension number of the person he or she is being transferred to. Offers further assistance to the caller upon completing the conversation.
6. Maintains an appropriate voicemail message and when away from the office has an outofoffice email message that is brief current and includes name and department and offers the caller options if possible.
7. Returns email and voicemail messages promptly but no later than within one business day (24 hours).
8. Always mindful of voice and language in public.

SelfManagement:
1. Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with the Hospitals dress code. Wears identification badge at all times at chest level and facing outwards so identification is clearly visible.
2. Complete all assignments within deadlines or negotiates alternative actions and time frames in order to achieve desired outcomes. 
3. Completes mandatory annual education and competency requirements. 
4. Follows UMCAP safety infection control and employee health standards. 
5. Demonstrates responsibility for personal growth development and professional knowledge and competency.
6. Adhere to all UMCAP and department policies and procedures including Code of Conduct and professional behavior standards. Does not exceed Hospital guidelines in reference to attendance punctuality and use of sick and unplanned absences. Provides notification of absences lateness and vacation requests according to department guidelines. Respects length of time for lunch and break times. 
7. Reviews signs and adheres to UMCAP and/or departmental confidentiality statement.

Qualifications :

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Basic Life Support Health Care Provide (BLSHCP)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education/Knowledge 

• Attained Level: High School Graduate or GED Program required; Associates degree and/or job specific work experience preferred.
• Required: Surgical Technologist Certification
• Completed Course Work/Program: OB technical training program consisting of didactic and on the job training to develop skill necessary to perform job duties as assigned. Applicable certifications shall be considered in review of experience.

Applicable Experience

• Experience (years): Required: Minimum 1 year
• Preferred: 13 years
• Experience (describe required & preferred): Handling of sterile supplies and instruments experience working with labor and delivery patients experience in OR as surgical scrub technician

Technical/Clinical Skills

• Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology

Problem Solving/Analytical Skills & Abilities:
Ability to anticipate steps in surgical procedure how to set up for surgical procedures and vaginal deliveries.
Level of Supervision Required
RN supervisor

Working Conditions:

• Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds
• Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds
• Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds
• Pushing and/or pulling nonmotorized equipment (e.g. stretchers supply carts mops) weighing up to 20 pounds
• Pushing and/or pulling nonmotorized equipment (e.g. stretchers supply carts mops) weighing 20 to 50 pounds.
• Pushing and/or pulling nonmotorized equipment (e.g. stretchers supply carts mops) weighing over 50 pounds
• Stooping and bending
• Reaching and grasping objects
• Manipulating and operating power tools or machinery
• Using a keyboard to interact with computer system
• Walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Color Vision
• Ability to hear
• Exposure to hazardous materials requiring the use of protective dress
• Work in extreme temperatures and loud noises

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $36.08$40.98
• Other Compensation (if applicable):

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