OB Scrub Tech/Unit Secretary/Per diem/experience required

*This is a safety sensitive position *

This is a Union position 

Wage Scale: $22.85 - $34.63

Essential Functions: 

• OB Tech
•  Serves as scrub technician in surgical procedures.
•  Intra-operative technical competency (includes knowledge and judgement indicators).
•  Functions in the scrub role according to prescribed standards. "Surgical Conscience" demonstrated.
•  Assist OR and other personnel to plan and prepare for caseload, reviews preference lists and pick tickets.
• Assists with logistical supply needs as directed.
•  Is knowledgeable in scrubbing for procedures to be done during the birth process.
• Continually maintains and monitors sterile technique and supplies.
• Utilizes correct supplies and ensures instruments are available and operational when needed. Sterile process and package integrity is verified.
•  Anticipates needs of surgeon; facilitates efficiency and economy.
•  Prevents instrument loss, breakage, or misuse.
• Maintains expert practice of aseptic technique as related to the operative setting; i.e., gowning, gloves, draping, etc.
•  Constantly practices safety precautions for equipment handling.
•  Constantly maintains safety precautions for physicians, staff and patients.
•  Maintains correct sponge needs and related count reports and resolves discrepancies.
•  Practices universal precautions continually.
• Frequently cleans, assembles, and operates highly technical equipment; continually responsible to prevent loss or damage to instruments and equipment.
•  Maintains equipment assigned to unit 
• Reports malfunctioning equipment policy.
•  Consistently participates in quality improvement and cost efficiency efforts; supports unit goals.
• Flexible to unit/patient care needs. Manages on-call situations responsively.
•  Works to expedite caseload; "turn-over times" reflect efficient time utilization.
•  Frequently maintains level of expertise through attendance of relevant in-services.
• Completes self-assessment of skills annually.
•  Seeks opportunities for further learning.
• Demonstrates efforts to maintain and improve technical knowledge and skills through attendance at staff
• Development, continuing education, reading related scrub technical role, surgical specialties and equipment.
•  Serves as an adjunct to nursing care for a caseload of patients under the direction of and in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
• Unit Secretary
• Completes patient unit charges on a daily basis and sends charge documentation to billing department.
•  Processes physician orders in a timely manner.
• Assures adequate documentation forms are in chart for physician, ancillary and nursing data entry.
• Reviews charts for completeness.
• Maintains unit inventory of forms, paper products and all office supplies.
• Customer Service
• Answers phone using pleasant voice and with professional manner.
• Assists physicians in locating patient chart and documentation.
• Assists patients and families as directed. Screens visitor’s access per department policy.
•  Maintains good communication with other hospital departments and assists in the facilitation of cooperative activities between departments.
• Answers patient call lights as directed by RN.
• Documentation Processes
• Files test results in patient chart when printed on the unit.
• Files H&P, Discharge summary, consultation and admission forms in patient chart.
• Breaks down completed charts and prepares for return to Medical Records.

Qualifications and requirements  

• High School Diploma or Equivalent  
•  Graduate of a Program in Discipline - SURGICALTECH CERTIFICATION-NAC PREFERRED; NAC REQUIRED, IF NO MEDICAL ASSISTANT OR SURGICAL TECH CERTIFICAION/EXPERIENCE. 

Benefits:    

Medical Insurance: Savers, PPO, PPO Plus offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield  

Dental Insurance: Offered through BCBS  

Vision Insurance: Offered through BCBS  

Free EAP (Employee Assistance Program)   

Paid Time Off (Up to 25 days a year)  

Employer Paid Short-Term   

Coverage options for Medical, Dental and Vision include: Employee, Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee & Child, Family  

Salary : $23 - $35