Certified Ob Technologist (JR232105)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System is seeking an Obstetrical Technician to join the operating room team. You will scrub and assist with deliveries and obstetric procedures, and provide the necessary instruments and supplies for operations under RN direction.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, supporting patient care, and ensuring the safe preparation and cleanup of the operative suite. A strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a nationally accredited surgical technologist program or military training; CST certification by end of first year.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub person duties and assist with deliveries and OB procedures.
• Prepare and provide sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in nursing care activities under RN supervision.
• Maintain sterile technique and aseptic practices at all times.
• Set up operating room tables and Mayo stands per procedures.
• Participate in time-out and QA testing for autoclave per policy.

Skills

Sterile technique

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible

Tools

Surgical instruments

Electric-powered tools

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates.

Overview

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.

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates.

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