Certified Ob Technologist

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking an Obstetrical Technician to scrub and assist with deliveries and OB procedures, providing instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for operations. The role supports nursing care activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse and emphasizes sterile technique and patient safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma and completion of an accredited surgical technology program, with certification by the end of the first year.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with CST credential or eligible for certification.
• Training in surgical technology and sterile technique.
• BLS certification and knowledge of OR procedures.
• Knowledge of surgical hand tools and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist with deliveries and OB procedures.
• Provide instrumentation, supplies and equipment for operations.
• Assist in nursing care activities under RN supervision.
• Ensure sterile technique and asepsis in the OR.
• Maintain operating suite and safety during procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential

Tools

Surgical instruments

Electric surgical hand tools

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York

Grant Funded: No

Department: NUR - Labor And Delivery

Einstein Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE

Scheduled Hours: 7 AM-8 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 12.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate: $43.18

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Obstetrical Technicians function as members of the multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing the highest quality care and service to our patients, physicians and other associates. The Obstetrical Technician is responsible for scrubbing and assisting with deliveries and surgical OB procedures; and provides the necessary instrumentation, supplies and equipment for operations. The Obstetrical Technician assists in nursing care activities under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the duties of a Scrub person.
• Provides direct care for an age specific patient assignment reflective of current and changing status of patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique by adhering to the principles of asepsis 100% of the time as evidenced by observation by ANM, MD, RN.
• Sets up table and Mayo stands according to established procedures 100% of the times as observed by Circulating Nurse.
• Performs Quality Assurance testing for Autoclave as per Infection Control Policies.
• Participates in Time Out procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard operating room procedures.
• Performs technical skills proficiently during procedures.
• Cares for specimens as directed.
• Performs necessary clean up between procedures.
• Maintains orderliness of operative suite, labor rooms, special care, evaluation triage and recovery areas; and supply inventory.
• Safeguards physical integrity and safety of patient.
• Demonstrates effective functioning in emergency situations.
• Performs similar or related duties as required or directed by immediate supervisor or Registered Nurse.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Has completed training by one of the following pathways: Successful completion of nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
• Successful completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
• A new graduate of a nationally accredited or military training program for surgical technologist must provide documentation of having obtained certification as a surgical technologist by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization by the end of the twelve months of employment.
• Must hold and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization.–OR—.
• A new graduate of a nationally accredited or military training program for surgical technologist must provide documentation of having obtained certification as a surgical technologist by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization by the end of the twelve months of employment. Must have knowledge of electric powered surgical hand tools and surgical instruments.
• BLS certified.
• Knowledge of PC work stations, basic computer navigation.
• OHS Fit Test/OHS Annual Assessment.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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