What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB SURGICAL TECH - OBSTETRICS - PT VARIES position at ANDERSON HOSPITAL?
Job Details
Description
Job Summary: Performs specific clinical care duties in Obstetrics to include scrubbing and assisting for Cesarean Sections and assisting at vaginal births, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Position includes maintaining supplies and 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 initatives
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.
- Maintains the patient’s environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times.
- Demonstrates appropriate operation of equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique by creating and maintain a sterile field.
- Works efficiently as a member of the surgical team.
- Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments needed for labor, antepartum and cesarean section rooms, and anesthesia cart.
- Assists in maintaining a clean unit and completing the unit cleaning checklists.
- Documents in admission, delivery and nursery logbooks in a legible manner when needed.
- May perform phlebotomy and maternal glucose screening when needed.
Qualifications
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a surgical assistant program or military equivalent preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Surgical Technician certification preferred. BLS required and Basic NRP
required within first year of hire date.
Experience Requirements: Technician experience in a hospital setting with previous scrub experience preferred. Previous obstetric experience preferred.
