OB Tech

Job Summary

The OB Technician acts as a scrub person, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures and vaginal deliveries. This role also actively participates and assists in planning, implementing and ensuring quality patient care during the procedure.

Essential Functions

• General Practice:
  • Demonstrates Knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique
  • Assists in gowning and gloving of surgeon and assistants.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection methods.
  • Competent in cleaning and processing equipment.
  • Monitors the needs of the surgeon and the procedure.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of step-by-step progress of obstetrical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
  • Implements appropriate safety techniques, such as counting sponges, needles and instruments.
  • Assists in preparing room and proper positioning of the patient for the procedure.
  • Handles specimens correctly.
  • Assists in maintaining unit supplies.
  • Performs necessary errands to Pharmacy, Lab, and Diagnostic Imaging.
  • Manages and operates equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Practices Association of Peri Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards and practices for the Operating Room.
• Administrative:
  • Participates in self-evaluation and setting unit goals and strategic plans.
  • Attends and participates in unit staff meetings and division clerk meetings to provide input into the unit operations and performance improvement.
  • Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
  • Collects and tabulates monthly statistics in a timely manner.
  • Collects and reports daily statistics in a timely manner.
• Communications:
  • Consistently utilizes effective interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, fellow workers, medical staff and visitors.
  • Demonstrates behavior standards as set forth in Employee Code of Conduct.
  • Follows documentation procedures with correct form usage and completion.
  • Works as part of the team:
    • Performs duties willingly and with initiative.
    • Shares information.
    • Treats others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
    • Remains calm and works effectively in stressful situations.
    • Demonstrates judgment and tact.
  • Demonstrates organizational support compliance.
    • Attendance / punctuality.
    • Policies and procedures appliance.
    • Individual growth.
    • Dress / grooming.
• Professional Accountability and Leadership:
  • Participates in education of new employees in collaboration with the Education Coordinator and Nursing Leadership.
  • Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in performance improvement.
  • Attends education opportunities.
  • Assists in ensuring, establishing, and maintaining, consistent with the philosophies of the facility.
    • A productive atmosphere with high morale.
    • Good rapport with all necessary parties (internal and external customer).
    • A high quality work environment necessary for excellent patient/customer care by ensuring that standards set forth by the state, The Joint Commission, and other agencies are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School Graduate of Surgical Technician School or 2 years experience as surgical scrub technician required
• Less than 2 years previous experience as a Surgical Technician required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to address patients, families and hospital personnel.
• Must be able to respond mentally, physically and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, ever changing, stressful environment.
• Requires close concentration and attention to detail.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required