OB Labor Delivery Scrub Tech I - DeKalb Labor and Delivery Unit - FT - 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, Alabama is seeking a patient care tech to support nursing staff. You will uphold professional ethics, protect patient confidentiality, and assist with routine care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Under the supervision of an RN, you will follow department standards, participate in safety programs, report hazards, and help maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and employees.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and exhibit proficiency in patient care and oral communication skills.
• Desirable: at least one year of experience as a Tech, preferably in the area of application.
• Must follow directions and perform work according to department standards under the supervision of an RN; must be emotionally mature and able to function under stress.

Responsibilities

• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information regarding patients, families, and employees.
• Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and DRMC.
• Report hazards and initiate appropriate action.
• Participate in safety instructional programs.

Skills

Patient care

Oral communication

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of DRMC.

Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and DRMC.

Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action.

Must participate in safety instructional programs.

Qualifications

Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and exhibit proficiency in patient care and oral communication skills.

Experience: Desirable characteristics include at least one year of experience as a Tech, preferably in the area of application. Must be able to follow directions and perform work according to department standards under the supervision of an RN. Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.

About Us

DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.

Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.