Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech

Overview

Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech position. Part-time, Day Shift. Works as a member of the Labor & Delivery team providing perioperative, clinical, environmental, and transportation support under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

• Functions as scrub tech in cesarean section deliveries and supports OR standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain asepsis, sterile technique, and assist with patient care activities under RN direction.
• Assist in setting up the OR with supplies and instruments; anticipate future supply and instrument needs; transport and position patients during obstetrical care from admission to discharge.
• Assist with preparation for sterilization, transport of instruments to CSPD, and maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Assist with collection and transport of laboratory specimens and perform waived testing quality controls as appropriate.
• Support L&D team during normal vaginal delivery and fetal demise; provide basic patient care activities under RN direction.
• Perform environmental maintenance duties to facilitate patient care and room turnover; act as relief HUC when assigned and manage communications and basic Cerner/HUGs functions.
• Respond to patient emergencies and participate in unit handoffs, culture of safety, and ongoing unit projects and metrics.
• Engage in orientation and education of staff, students, and entry-level L&D Scrub Techs; serve as a liaison to ancillary departments.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program or equivalent work experience.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. AST Certification recommended.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years as Operating Room or Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech; minimum of 6 months as direct caregiver performing nursing assistant/medical assistant activities.
• Skills:
  Excellent customer service, strong aseptic technique knowledge, ability to lift 50 pounds, stand/walk up to 100% of work time, and ability to prioritize tasks amidst interruptions.

• Weekly shifts may include weekends and holidays; position may require different shifts to meet staffing needs.
• Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous waste, and chemicals; compliance with safety procedures minimizes exposure.
• Working in a surgical environment with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous substances.

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Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care