Obstetrics Technologist

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking an Obstetrics Technologist (OB Tech) to assist in operative procedures by preparing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The role maintains the sterile field and anticipates needs of the surgical team in a rotating 24 hrs/wk schedule.

Partnering with the RN, the OB Tech will participate in patient care. We can consider part-time or full-time positions with days, nights, or rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (NCCT).
• DE Clearances required upon hire and maintained for duration of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire and maintained for duration of employment.
• Minimum of 1-year experience Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and provides sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains the sterile field and supports the perioperative team.
• Partners with the Registered Nurse to participate in patient care.
• Demonstrates professional values aligned with Nemours standards and policies.
• Communicates effectively and utilizes escalation processes for information sharing.
• Completes required educational programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and confidentiality of information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (NCCT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

The Obstetrics Technologist (OB Tech) facilitates the operative procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. This is a rotating shift, 24 hrs/wk position.

The OB Tech will partner with the Registered Nurse to participate in patient care. We can consider part-time or full-time and days, nights or rotating shifts.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values which are aligned with the Nemours mission, vision, values, Standards of Behavior and enterprise/departmental policies, procedures, and reliable methods.
• Fosters positive and professional working relationships through exemplary communication skills that include curious inquiry, acceptance and delivery of constructive feedback, and timely/accurate provision of information utilizing the Perioperative Services escalation process.
• Demonstrates self-direction and self-motivation in effectively managing time and resources, prioritizing tasks, identifying barriers, and offering recommendations for process improvement
• Demonstrates the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency in responding to the needs of the patients, families/guardians, and perioperative team members.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Demonstrates a commitment to consistent delivery of exceptional care and customer service.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service education, and organizational/departmental meetings as required.
• Demonstrates competency in basic computer skills.
• Maintains clinical and cultural competence through compliance with organizational/departmental requirements/expectations.
• Responsible for additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (NCCT)
• DE Clearances required upon hire and must be maintained for the duration of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire and must be maintained for the duration of employment
• Minimum of 1-year experience Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech experience required

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