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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24
Work Shift:
Nights (United States of America)
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 technician’s knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Essential Functions -
Scrubbing:
Performs pre-procedure hand and arm scrub according to policy. Prepares procedure according to standards and surgeon’s 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 sub-sterile rooms.
Responsible for checking outdates of supplies in OR and sub-sterile rooms. Manages inventory of special-order 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.
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
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Department:
Labor and Delivery - Tiffin
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 you’d 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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com.
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