OB SURGICAL TECH - OBSTETRICS - PT DAYS

Anderson Hospital; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Hospital in Illinois seeks a Surgical Technician to scrub and assist for cesarean sections and support vaginal births under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role includes maintaining supplies, assisting with labor and delivery rooms, and helping keep the unit clean and safe.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a surgical assistant program preferred, and certification such as BLS; NRP may be required within the first year.

Qualifications

• Education requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a surgical assistant program or military equivalent preferred.
• Surgical Technician certification preferred; BLS required and NRPrequired within first year.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist for Cesarean Sections and assist at vaginal births under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Maintain supplies and light housekeeping duties; keep unit clean and complete unit cleaning checklists.
• Respond appropriately to infant security, hospital codes and patient alarms; document as required in logs.
• Provide age-appropriate care to newborns, infants, children and adults as part of the obstetric unit.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance; assist in labor, antepartum and cesarean section rooms; prep anesthesia cart.

Skills

Communication

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Assistant program preferred

Surgical Technician certification preferred

BLS certification required

Job description

Job Summary: Performs specific clinical care duties in Obstetrics to include scrubbing and assisting for Cesarean Sections and assisting at vaginal births, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Position includes maintaining supplies and light housekeeping duties.Job Responsibilities:Supports Patient Bill of Rights by respecting cultural, religious and ethical diversity.Responds appropriately to infant security, hospital code and patient alarms, including required documentation.Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors.Provides age and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, adolescent and adult populations.Maintains the patient’s environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times.Demonstrates appropriate operation of equipment.Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique by creating and maintain a sterile field.Works efficiently as a member of the surgical team.Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments needed for labor, antepartum and cesarean section rooms, and anesthesia cart.Assists in maintaining a clean unit and completing the unit cleaning checklists.Documents in admission, delivery and nursery logbooks in a legible manner when needed.May perform phlebotomy and maternal glucose screening when needed.Education Requirements and Other Requirements:Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a surgical assistant program or military equivalent preferred.Certification/Licensure: Surgical Technician certification preferred. BLS required and Basic NRPrequired within first year of hire date.Experience Requirements: Technician experience in a hospital setting with previous scrub experience preferred. Previous obstetric experience preferred.