What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB Surgical Tech - Obstetrics - PRN Days position at Anderson Hospital?
Job Summary: Provides patient care to obstetrical, gynecological, and neonatal patients under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse. Performs various light housekeeping duties.
Service and Quality Standards:
Service
Is Customer focused
Anticipates customer needs
Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior
to customers and coworkers
People
Is conversation conscious
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
Promotes a harassment free environment
Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
Supports performance improvement
Seeks ways to improve systems and services
Shows commitment to improvement efforts
Meets mandatory educational requirements
Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
Supports hospital initiatives
Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
Fosters team cooperation
Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
Conserves organizational resources
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports Patient Bill of Rights by respecting cultural, religious and ethical diversity.
- Responds appropriately to infant security, hospital code and patient alarms, including required documentation.
- Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors.
- Provides age and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, adolescent and adult populations.
- Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Maintains the patients environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times.
- Obtains and documents accurate blood glucose, vital signs, I & O, and weights, and reports abnormal findings to the nurse in a timely manner.
- Performs or assists with patients hygiene, food, and fluid needs.
- Assists patients to obtain optimal mobility in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Provides care to newborns receiving phototherapy
- Maintains a clean unit and completes the unit cleaning checklists.
- Assists in infant discharge process which includes: car seat fitting, transponder removal and foot prints.
- Performs advanced nursing skills to include insertion and removal of Foley catheters and neonatal heel stick for glucose screening.
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: Current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing
Certification/Licensure: BLS required.
Experience Requirements: Must have successfully completed two (2) semesters of clinical rotations.
Working Conditions:
Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
