OB Scrub Tech – Labor & Delivery (Night Shift)

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in the care and preparation of obstetrical patients. You will don sterile attire, maintain a sterile field, and pass instruments to the surgeon while supporting patient safety and comfort across neonate to geriatric ages.

Responsibilities include assisting with triage assessments, blood draws, catheterizations, deliveries, and preparing operating rooms; you will document activities, gather supplies, and coordinate with the

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent required.
• Program Graduate (Medical Assistant) required.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider within 30 days (Essential).
• 1 year directly related experience (Essential).

Responsibilities

• ASSESSMENT - Complete designated portion of obstetrics triage records; relate findings and co-sign with RN.
• PATIENT CARE - Perform basic invasive procedures to include blood draws and catheterizations; assist in deliveries.
• PATIENT CARE - Assist with complicated procedures to include amniocentesis, PBS and emergency cesarean section scrub; set up/clean delivery rooms; prepare and drape patient and operating area; prepare and maintain sterile field for surgical procedures.
• PATIENT CARE - Provide basic patient care and make rounds; report and record any changes observed in patient behavior or condition, or unusual incidents.
• SPECIMENS - Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis; transport specimens to appropriate departments as needed.
• TRANSFER - Facilitate patient movement by assisting nursing staff and supervisors as needed.
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• EQUIPMENT - Set up tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations.
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• RESPONSE - Respond immediately to surgical supply requests from the Operating Room; must react with urgency and service orientation.
• SURGICAL SUPPLY - Communicate instrumentation requiring rapid turnaround; ensure sterility indicators; check discrepancies and take corrective action.
• SURGICAL SUPPLY - Pick supplies for OR cases; arrange case carts; deliver to locations as directed.
• DATA - Collect and enter required data; prepare reports as directed.
• DOCUMENTATION - Document all patient care activities.
• CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport with patients, visitors, physicians and staff.
• COMMUNICATION - Handle and relay basic communications and messages.
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety policies and procedures.
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Proactively improve patient safety by questioning current policies.
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report environmental conditions that may risk patients.
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential safety concerns and medical errors promptly.
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to participate in their own care by asking questions.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in the care and preparation of obstetrical patients. You will don sterile attire, maintain a sterile field, and pass instruments to the surgeon while supporting patient safety and comfort across neonate to geriatric ages.

Responsibilities include assisting with triage assessments, blood draws, catheterizations, deliveries, and preparing operating rooms; you will document activities, gather supplies, and coordinate with the