OB SCRUB TECH- LABOR & DELIVERY (FT 5p-5:30a)

Riverside Healthcare

Kankakee (IL)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 46,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is seeking an Acute Hospital OB Scrub Tech to support obstetric surgeries in our OR. You will scrub, gown, and glove, prepare the sterile field, and assist obstetricians with precision while maintaining strict infection control and documentation.

You will work closely with surgeons and nurses in a fast-paced obstetrics department, ensuring patient safety through meticulous technique, timely instrument handling, and adherence to policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Preferred certification as Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA or equivalent.
Proficient in sterile technique and instrument handling.
Experience in OB/GYN or acute care surgical settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the sterile field and ensure availability of instruments for obstetric procedures.
Scrub, gown, and glove before each procedure and handle instruments with precision.
Assist in patient positioning and maintain sterile draping during procedures.
Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, and staff to enable smooth surgeries.
Maintain instrument sterilization and operating room cleanliness; document counts and records.
Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and emergencies; comply with hospital policies.

Skills

Surgical instruments handling

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Communication

Phlebotomy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

CST NBSTSA preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments and equipment

Job description

Overview

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Acute Hospital OB Scrub Tech to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the smooth operation of our obstetric surgeries by providing expert assistance in the operating room. You will work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff to support high-quality patient care during deliveries and related procedures. Your meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in sterile techniques will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of care in our busy obstetrics department.

Essential Duties

Surgical Assistance: Prepare and maintain the sterile field, ensuring all necessary surgical instruments and supplies are readily available for obstetric procedures.
Instrument Handling: Scrub, gown, and glove appropriately before each procedure. Handle surgical instruments and supplies with precision and adhere to established protocols for sterile technique.
Patient Preparation: Assist in the positioning of patients and ensure proper draping to maintain a sterile environment during procedures. Vital signs, perform phlebotomy to obtain laboratory specimens, documenting intake and output, ADLs, patient rounds and repositioning.
Collaboration: Work closely with obstetricians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth and efficient surgical procedures.
Sterilization and Maintenance: Maintain surgical instruments and equipment. Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the operating room.
Documentation: Accurately document surgical counts and ensure all required records are complete and accurate. Admit, discharge, and transfer patients in fetal monitoring system.
Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to any changes in patient condition or emergencies.
Compliance: Adhere to hospital policies, infection control procedures, and safety guidelines at all times.
Team member will maintain annual education requirements
These are duties that MUST be performed in this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Non-essential Duties

Training and Education: Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities as needed.
Inventory Management: Assist with ordering and restocking surgical supplies and equipment when necessary.
Cross-Training: Provide support and flexibility to assist with other departments or roles as required by hospital needs.

Responsibilities

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting, particularly in an OB/GYN environment, is highly desirable.
Proficient in the use of surgical instruments and equipment.
Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Required Licensure/Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Preferred Education

Current certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is preferred.
Completion of a recognized surgical technology program or certification program is preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure to:

Chemicals: Disinfectants, deodorizers, Betadine, Bensoin, alcohol, Formalin, others as listed per MSDS sheets.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: High risk for exposure due to patient population on unit; however, the use of protective clothing and universal precautions minimize the risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal risk exists, given the patient population; however, usage of protective clothing and universal precautions minimizes the risk

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
Vision: Needed to read instrument dials/faces, perform phlebotomy
Smell: Helpful for detection of incontinence, bleeding, vomitus and other odors which would be reported to the RN
Hearing: Necessary for call lights and patient verbalizations in order to determine patient safety.
Touch: Needed for providing patient contact for offering support, reassurance, and providing skin care if necessary, perform phlebotomy

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 45%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 2%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 4%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh more than 35#. Carry meal trays approx 5-65 ft waist high. Fire extinguisher may be carried up five flights of stairs and several hundred yards in an emergency.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 30
Twist: 20
Stand: 60
Crawl: 1
Walk: 15
Kneel: 15
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 10
Climb: 0
Bend: 20
Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

Simple grasp up to 15#
Pushing & pulling 5-200# occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Opening soap packages, handling c/s tags, thermometer probe handling, unscrewing bottle caps, manipulation silverware, opening milk containers, opening silverware packages, handling surgical instruments.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Bed lock and cardiac chair at least 50 lbs of pressure.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards