OB Scrub Technician

Georgetown Hospital System; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking an OB Scrub Technologist to assist in Labor & Delivery, Nursery and nursing units under RN supervision. The role involves assisting surgeons, preparing the operating suite, and maintaining sterilization and supply levels to support patient care.

The candidate will scrub, use sterile techniques, and follow nursing processes while providing essential patient assistance and communication with health care teams.

Qualifications

• NBSTSA Surgical Technologist certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Must complete 15 hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and outpatient packets accurately.
• Assist the surgeon during operative procedures and maintain sterile technique.
• Ensure operating room supplies and PPE are stocked for procedures.
• Position patients correctly and assist Circulator as directed by RN.
• Answer phones and support nursing staff as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Adaptability

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma NBSTSA certification

Job description

Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Day - 12 hour shift (United States of America)Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!OB Scrub TechnologistAre you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.A Brief OverviewThe OB Scrub Tech assists in Labor & Delivery, the Nursery and on the nursing unit as directed by a Registered Nurse. This employee answers phones and participates in planning and implementing the patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and based on the Nursing Process. This includes assisting the surgeon during operative procedures, ensures the operating suite is adequately prepared for the procedure, monitors PAR levels of supplies and equipment, and prepares surgical instruments for sterilization.What you will doAccurately prepares patient charts and outpatient packetsKeep other nursing personnel notified of changesEnsure supplies are available in the Nursery, PPE cabinets and daily linen preparation for staff use during ADL’sAssist with toileting and feeding patients as directed by the Registered NurseAssist the Circulator in proper positioning of the patientDemonstrate proper scrub/sterile techniquesFollows proper etiquette when answering phonesEducation QualificationsHigh School Diploma and graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program maintaining the Surgical Technologist Certification administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or its successor. Upon completion of an accredited program for surgical technologists, graduates may practice for up to 3 months before completing certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor. Complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified for employment annually Required orHigh School Diploma and completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard or in the United States Public Health Service. Complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified for employment annually RequiredSkills and AbilitiesWorks with patients, families and other health care providersLicenses and CertificationsCertified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required orHave evidence that the individual was employed to practice as a Surgical Technician in a South Carolina Healthcare facility or the federal government prior to Jan 1, 2008 (a break in service will not disqualify the individual if employment as a Surgical Technician is documented prior to Jan 1, 2008) RequiredBasic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days RequiredPhysical DemandMedium Physical DemandThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.