OB Scrub Technologist

100 Georgetown Hospital System; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, SC is hiring an OB Scrub Technologist for Labor & Delivery and Nursery support. The role assists surgeons during procedures, prepares the operating suite, and collaborates with Registered Nurses to follow the Nursing Process.

Ideal candidates hold NBSTSA certification and a High School Diploma, with 15 hours of continuing education annually. The position involves clinical duties, equipment prep, and maintaining sterile technique on day shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and completion of NBSTSA-accredited surgical technologist program.
• Certification must be NBSTSA or successor during the process.
• Complete 15 hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares patient charts and outpatient packets.
• Keep other nursing personnel notified of changes.
• Ensure supplies are available in Nursery, PPE cabinets and linen prep for staff.
• Assist with toileting and feeding patients as directed by RN.
• Assist Circulator in proper positioning of the patient.
• Demonstrate proper scrub/sterile techniques.
• Follow etiquette when answering phones.

Skills

Patient communication

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Employee Type: PRN Work Shift: Day - 12 hour shift (United States of America)

OB Scrub Technologist

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Are 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 Overview

The 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 do

• Accurately prepares patient charts and outpatient packets
• Keep other nursing personnel notified of changes
• Ensure supplies are available in the Nursery, PPE cabinets and daily linen preparation for staff use during ADLs
• Assist with toileting and feeding patients as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Assist the Circulator in proper positioning of the patient
• Demonstrate proper scrub/sterile techniques
• Follows proper etiquette when answering phones

Education Qualifications

• High 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 or High 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

Required Skills and Abilities

• Works with patients, families and other health care providers

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Required or Have 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)
• Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days

Required Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Tidelands Health

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It's a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area's warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you'll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it's like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.