SURGICAL TECH CERTIFIED - Labor & Delivery - Per Diem - Variable Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Surgical Tech Certified - Per Diem - L&D

Shift: Variable, 12 hour shifts

Candidates must have at least 1+ years of experience as a Surgical Tech.

Job Description:

PATIENT POPULATION:
The patient population served can be all patients including adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician assists in nursing care and preparation of the obstetrical patient through performance of routine and delegated duties according to the standards and policies of the hospital. Performs scrub duties for scheduled, urgent and emergent C-Sections and associated OB/GYN surgeries and related procedures. Provides non-clinical support by setting up and preparing rooms after use, discharge or transfer of the patient. Also performs clerical and communications duties required to support efficiency and flow on the nursing units of MCH.

Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)

Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate a cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be a high school graduate or equivalent. College courses or matriculation into a healthcare related college program is preferred. Must also be a graduate from a surgical technician program.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required. Ability to speak English, write legibly, and read, understand and follow directions. Have a basic understanding of Medical Terminology.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

Basic knowledge of obstetrical/medical terminology is required.

Knowledge of Aseptic technique is required.

Knowledge of surgical scrub procedures, use of sterile technique, instruments, and set-up procedures for the delivery/OR room is required.

Surgical Technician experience required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have and maintain current BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands on patient care. National Board of Surgical Technology or National Center for Competency Testing (Tech in Surgery) Certification required.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
*Indicates Essential Function

1 * Compiles and reports daily data regarding census, patient admissions, and discharges as directed.
2 * Assists with the paper flow for admissions, tranfers, discharges and deaths. Maintains an accurate and complete medical record on each patient within the assigned unit. Assembles chart and files all reports.
3 Utilizing appropriate telephone etiquette, answers phones promptly, screens, refers calls in accordance to policy and dispatches messages as requested.
4 Welcomes patients to unit and escorts them to appropriate room after height and weight obtained. Promptly and professionaly responds to all patient needs, including but not limited to: call lights, transporting to other areas of hospital, etc. Relays any patient concerns to appropriate staff.
5 Is responsible for scheduling cesarean sections and post partum tubal ligations after all pertinent data is reviewed and approved by Charge RN. Maintains communication with the main OR regarding any scheduling conflicts or procedure cancellations.
6 Performs all inpatient and outpatient hearing screening, documenting results in the EMR. Is responsible for scheduling any referred hearing screens.
7 Sets up, opens and breaks down the delivery table. Properly rinses delivery instruments after taking to Central Processing. Assists the OB provider with any extensive vaginal repairs and obtaining any extra instruments and/or supplies as needed.
8 * Keeps labor rooms and OB/OR suite stocked per par level. Monitors expiration dates of supplies and replaces as necessary. Sets up new L&D and OB rooms. Assists RN with clearing room after discharge or transfer of a patient.
9 Is responsible for transporting lab specimens and placentas from vaginal delivery to placenta refrigerator, maintaining rotation and discarding of placentas in biohazard bin provided.
10 * Assists in operating room preparation and cases set up for each procedure according to the surgeons preference card, maintaining sterile field during case set up, after and during procedure, and gowns and gloves for surgeon in a sterile fashion.
11 * Keeps mayo stand orderly and passes instruments during sterile procedure. Correctly labels all medication containers and solutions and syringes according to hospital policy.
12 * Ensures accountability for correct count of all sponges, sharps and instruments during the surgical procedure. Keeps surgeon and surgical team informed of status of counts and appropriate times after, during and at the conclusion of the procedure.
13 * Responsible for breaking down the OR after each case, transporting instruments to Central Processing, and preparing and ensuring readiness of OR suite for next case.
14 * Adheres to established hospital policies and procedures including Joint Commission, "National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals" as defined by scope of practice. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
15 * Other duties as assigned
16 * Demonstrates dependability and professional image by, but not limited to, adhering to dress code, reporting to duty on time,and using benefit time appropriately. Maintains a safe and clean work area for promoting patient and visitor satisfaction.