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Health First · 2 months ago

OB Scrub Tech- Mother Baby

Health First is a healthcare organization that emphasizes diversity and inclusion. The OB Scrub Technologist will use sterile techniques to prepare delivery rooms and assist with surgical procedures and patient care in Labor and Delivery under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

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Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties in an operating room or birthing room observing proper techniques to include preparing rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment
Creates, maintains, and terminates sterile field for surgical and delivery procedures
Properly handles and cares for all instruments and equipment. Checks materials and equipment for proper functioning and adequacy; reports faulty equipment and instruments per policy
Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals recommendations, Health First policy and procedures, Scope of Practice, AORN standards, and The Joint Commission recommendations
Anticipates needs of the unit surgical team in the operating and birthing rooms; cooperates with the nurse in the individualized plan of care for each patient
Shares responsibility of call coverage for the units’ operating and birthing rooms, dependent on which area worked
Participates in timely and effective room turn over, specific to facility by assisting with cleaning and organization of supplies
Prepares and organizes supplies and materials for the needs of the patient, surgical procedure, and surgeon's preference in a cost-effective manner; rotates stock/supplies checking for expiration dates
Displays a positive image and provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs, expectations, age, cultural and individual differences
Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report

Qualification

Surgical Technologist CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Effective CommunicationDetail-orientedCustomer Service SkillsStress ManagementTeam FunctioningBasic Math SkillsEnglish ProficiencyAdapt

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent
Any one of the following: Accredited Surgical Technologist program or school Certificate OR One (1) year of On-The-Job Surgical Technologist Training
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained
Demonstrates an ability to perform all duties required for role in accordance with established procedures and completion of skills check list
Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and to perform basic math
Reliable transportation with ability to respond from location within thirty (30) minutes of assigned Health First facility when on call
Ability to be flexible and adaptable with daily schedule and assigned tasks
Ability to respond appropriately to stressful or life-threatening situations
Detail-oriented with ability for continuous concentration on an activity
Excellent customer service skills with ability to interact effectively with medical staff and patient care teams
Motivated to complete milestones and competencies with ability to receive constructive criticism and apply to future performance
Ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities

Preferred

One (1) year of experience as a Surgical Technologist
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) prior to start date and maintained

Company

Health First

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Health First provides medical equipment, health care, and insurance services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Frank Letherby
CEO Community Health Services
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Kent Smith
Chair, Interim President & CEO
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