Perinatal Tech Full Time Nights

Welcome to Hi-Desert Medical Center, where you’ll benefit from:

• A 59-bed acute primary care facility offering you and your family first-rate health care close to home
• A wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, home health and hospice services, and a variety of community outreach programs
• A dedicated team of quality, caring, health care professionals

Position Summary

The Perinatal 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 and Perinatal Services Department. Performs scrub duties and related procedures. Provides non-clinical support through management of supplies activities. Also performs clerical and communication duties required on the unit. Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Shift: Nights

Hours:

Primary Duties

• Adheres to AORN standards and guidelines as a surgical scrub technician.
• Assists physicians and Registered Nurses during delivery. Assists in all areas of surgical prep and assisting above in surgical procedures following all hospital policies and procedures.
• Supply and Equipment Management. Inventories, orders, stocks and maintains all supplies and equipment for LDRP. Checks and monitors status of equipment to insure working order. Cleans and stocks rooms
• Performs routine treatments and procedures within scope and as directed by RN. Collects routine specimens.
• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Provides Unit Secretary Duties:
• Assists with registration of patients.
• Obtains admission consents and signatures.
• Notifies admitting and Emergency Department for face sheets.
• Facilitates scheduling of all procedures and testing.
• Enter/edit patient charges.
• Maintains medical records/patient charts accurately, neatly and currently. Ensures daily assembly of all discharged records.
• Reviews Birth Certificates and make certain complete
• Files
• Accurately documents all care provided by Perinatal Technician.
• Reports to oncoming Perinatal Technician to ensure continuity of care.
• Initiates obtaining addition resources in the event of multiple admissions.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and offers suggestions regarding improving hospital systems and patient care delivery.
• Maintains all confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.
• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills and telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task effectively, prioritizing and managing time efficiently.
• Considers age-related factors when assisting with patient care.
• On Call required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus based on Experience!

Physical demands

• Prolonged standing/walking
• Lift supplies/equipment
• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 pounds)
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to body fluids and wastes
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patients or unit elements

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Graduate from accredited Surgical Technology School
• Current BLS Certification (may obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Certified Surgical Technician Preferred

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.