Perinatal Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA seeks a Perinatal Technician to support obstetric procedures and labor/delivery care. The role involves scrub duties, assisting physicians and nurses, and maintaining sterile technique in a fast-paced perinatal unit.

The position is full-time with night shifts and 12-hour shifts. Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and at least one year of surgical experience, with OB experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Ability to function in a dynamic/high-stress environment; good verbal communication skills; training as a scrub technician.
• Must have 1 year current surgical experience, OB surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional nurse or physician in labor/delivery and operative periods.
• Maintain sterile technique and handle equipment safely.
• Prepare delivery tables and assist during delivery.
• Manage supplies and ensure rooms are ready for procedures.
• Follow infant safety and security protocols.
• Document required information accurately and promptly.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Ability to function under stress

Scrub technique training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHA BLS certification

Tools

Scrub tech

OB clinical exposure

Job description

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Shift: Nights

Hours: 12hrs

Job Type: Full Time

The perinatal technician performs specified OB duties inclusive of surgical technician, patient care, and clerical skills. The PNT assists the professional nurse or physician to provide the appropriate care in the laboring and /or operative period. Access to demographic information and limited Patient Health Information as related to job function.

Responsibilities

• Obtains information and interprets information in terms of the patient's needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
• Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Recognizes equipment malfunction and facilitates repair
• Orders supplies using the appropriate order system
• Follows infant safety and security program
• Provides for all activities of daily living as directed
• Prepares delivery tables and sets up rooms for delivery
• Assists the physician at delivery
• Maintains cleanliness of surgical suites assuring they are ready for emergency procedures at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and uses sterile technique
• Always wears personal protective equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of all surgical procedures routinely performed on the perinatal unit.
• Maintains adequate supplies in labor and delivery and the OR suites and assures all meet regulatory requirements.
• Scrubs in for all surgical procedures routinely performed on the perinatal unit.
• Maintain standards set and documents accurately as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Ability to function in a dynamic/high stress environment; good verbal communication skills; training as a scrub technician.
• Must have 1 year current surgical experience, OB surgical experience preferred

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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