OB Surgical Tech

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

dental plan

vision plan

life and disability insurance

education assistance

paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks an OB Surgical Technician I to assist in the operating room, set up the OR, support the surgeon, and care for newborns during procedures.

The role includes collecting patient data, performing room turnover, assisting in newborn circumcisions and infant monitoring, and ensuring compliance with BLS and nursing standards.

Qualifications

• UAP w/ Two Year Surgical Tech Diploma required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admission by collecting demographics and history.
• Record vital signs and portions of admission records.
• Perform personal cares and comforts.
• Carry out physician orders and nursing delegations for specimen collection and related tasks.
• Schedule tests, therapies and procedures per SOP.
• Set up, maintain, operate and clean equipment per guidelines.
• Transport patients within/out of the facility per delegation.
• Assist with discharge in newborn nursery and ensure proper documentation.
• Identify high risk situations and act per SOP.

Education

Associates - Surgical Technologist

Job description

Location & Pay Range

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $26.48 - $39.72

Job Summary

The OB Surgical Technician I assists in the operating room by setting up the OR, assisting the surgeon, and cleaning up. Performs a wide variety of tasks that are vital for the department. Assists in the newborn nursery with circumcisions and infant monitoring.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the admission process by completing demographic registration information and admission history, including allergies, special needs, valuables, etc.
• Collects data which includes the patient’s vital signs and portions of the admission record.
• Performs personal cares and comforts.
• Performs procedures according to physician order and nursing delegation, based on validation and skill level, i.e., performance of blood specimen collection, non-blood specimen collection, etc.
• Schedules tests, therapies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs equipment set-up, maintenance, operation and cleaning per established guidelines, i.e., warmers, fetal monitors, pumps, sterile equipment and supplies, etc.
• Transports and/or transfers patients within or outside of the facility per delegation, physician or patient preference.
• Assists with the discharge process in newborn nursery checking charts and making sure everything is done for discharge.
• Identifies high risk situations and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

Unlicensed Assistive Person - Technician (UAP/T) | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | American Academy of Pediatrics (RQI Partners) | Within 5 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes

Must have UAP w/ Two Year Surgical Tech Diploma

Education

Required: Associates - Surgical Technologist

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position

Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R7462

Community & Culture

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.

• health plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• dental plan
• vision plan
• life and disability insurance
• education assistance
• paid time off (PTO)

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