Certified Ob Technologist (JR232106)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore seeks an Obstetrical Technician to scrub and assist with deliveries and OB procedures. You will provide necessary instrumentation and equipment for operations under RN direction, and support nursing care activities as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis, preparing OR tables, QA testing autoclaves, and participating in safety Time Outs. A high school diploma and CST credential are required, with certification obtained within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completed training pathway: nationally accredited surgical technologist program or equivalent military training.
• Must obtain certified surgical technologist credential by end of 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of electric powered surgical hand tools and surgical instruments.
• BLS certification is required.
• Knowledge of PC workstations and basic computer navigation.
• OHS Fit Test / OHS Annual Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a Scrub person and provides direct patient care as assigned.
• Maintains sterile technique and asepsis during procedures.
• Sets up table and Mayo stands per established procedures.
• Performs Quality Assurance testing for Autoclave.
• Participates in Time Out procedure.
• Models standard operating room procedures and assists in procedures.
• Handles specimens as directed.
• Cleans up between procedures and maintains orderly work areas.
• Safeguards patient safety and responds to emergencies.
• Performs similar duties as directed by supervisor or RN.

Skills

Sterile technique

BLS certification

Hand tools & instruments

PC workstations

Emergency response

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Nationally accredited surgical technologist program

Certified surgical technologist credential

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, please click here.

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.

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

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