OB Scrub Tech - Labor and Delivery - Tiffin Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Work Shift:

Nights

Summary of Primary Function

The OB scrub technician has duties related to scrubbing and assisting with surgeries; and maintaining a sterile field according to specific guidelines. The technician may also be assigned to the care and comfort of patients according to the specific needs of the unit and according to the technicians knowledge abilities and skills.

Essential Functions

Scrubbing:

Performs preprocedure hand and arm scrub according to policy. Prepares procedure according to standards and surgeons preference card. Establishes sterile field utilizing proper aseptic technique. Demonstrates proper technique in draping. Demonstrates proper use of instruments equipment suturing and stapling devices. Accurately and appropriately performs sharps sponge and instrument counts according to AORN standards and hospital policy.

Stocking:

Responsible for maintaining supplies and cleanliness of

1. outpatient rooms

2. inpatient rooms

3. Operating and substerile rooms.

Responsible for checking outdates of supplies in OR and substerile rooms. Manages inventory of specialorder supplies and communicates need to person(s) responsible for ordering.

Therapeutic Care:

A. Provides safe therapeutic care considering the age growth and development and specific needs of the patient population serviced.

B. Performs therapeutic measures and procedures to patients including such tasks as:

1 takes and records vital signs (reports abnormalities to the nurse):

a. temperature pulse and respirations. b. measures and records blood pressure.

B. Provides for the physical care of assigned patients by Registered Nurse including but not limited to: a. toileting b. showering c. and linen changes.

Clerical Responsibilities:

A. Assists with the preparation of form and information required for admission discharges and/or transfers of patients.

1 Assembles medical record

2 Copies charts for transfers.

B. Prepares and maintains records as requested by the Nurse Manager.

C. Records messages and distributes to appropriate persons.

D. Obtains supplies as needed.

Miscellaneous: Assisting with vaginal deliveries;

A. The set up and tear down of vaginal delivery tables

B. performing sharp sponge and instrument count

C. provides support and comfort to patients as needed during delivery process

D. assists physician with vaginal repair as needed.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: Associate degree and/or State Tested Nurse Aid

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required: BLS

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certified Surgery Technician

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1 year

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required: Experience in patient care

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .