L&D SCRUB TECH

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Marian Regional Medical Center is seeking a Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech to support safe obstetric procedures in a busy unit. You will prepare and maintain a sterile field, organize instruments per surgeon preferences, and anticipate team needs during OB cases.

The role requires attention to detail, strong knowledge of sterile procedures, and ability to work under pressure alongside a collaborative surgical team to ensure the safety of mothers and newborns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year hospital experience in OR scrub/OB tech or equivalent.
• BLS/CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up the sterile operating room and organize instruments per surgeon cards.
• Maintain a sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Assist with surgical counts and supply maintenance.
• Support mothers and newborns in obstetric procedures and patient care.
• Document patient information and actions as required.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Technologist training

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our L&D Scrub Tech, you will be a central figure supporting safe and efficient surgical procedures within our Labor and Delivery unit, meticulously preparing and maintaining a sterile field. You will play a vital role alongside the surgical team in ensuring the well-being of mothers and babies.
Every day, you will expertly set up the sterile operating room, meticulously organize instruments and supplies according to surgeon preference cards, and anticipate the needs of the surgical team during obstetric procedures. You will also assist in maintaining supplies, perform accurate surgical counts, and ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique and all safety protocols.
To be successful in this role, you will combine exceptional attention to detail, a strong understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterile procedures, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a collaborative spirit, dedicated to supporting positive outcomes for mothers and newborns.

• Demonstrates intermediate or advanced skills in operating room technology and proficient knowledge of surgical procedures (as described in the unit skills checklists). Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
• Demonstrates basic patient care skills, including, but not limited to hygiene, takes vital signs, weights, accurately, measures I&O, documents appropriately on designated forms and in computer; lifts, moves and transports patients, safely and positions infants using developmentally supportive knowledge. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Patient Care Documentation.
• Consistently demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique according to policy and procedure guidelines. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
• Collects and delivers urine, stool and pathology specimens according to current procedures, utilizing universal precautions. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
• Consistently demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Equipment condition
• Consistently stocks and maintains department supplies. Measurement: Observation, Inventory.
  
  

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED Graduate
• Acute care experience
• Nurse assistants/unit clerks without acute care experience within one (1) year, will be considered on an individual basis.
• A minimum of one (1)year recent hospital experience (or equivalent) in the capacity of:
• a) an Operating Room Technician or
• b) an OB Scrub Tech or
• c) an OB Tech or must have all of the following:
• a) received practical education within the Hospital/surgical center or OB department within the last six(6) months
• b) above average performance during practical education, and
• c) completion of a Surgical Technologist training program
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, upon hire
  
  

Preferred

• Successful completion of an OR Technician Training program is highly desired
• Scrub technician experience desired
• CNA Certificate Desired
  
  

Where You\'ll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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Pay Range

$33.42 - $41.77 /hour