CH Surgical Tech - OB - Full Time

Surgical Technician-ObstetricsThe Surgical Technician-Obstetrics is a team member working under the direction of the Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, and nursing staff in the delivery of care to the obstetrical patient and her infant using a patient/family centered model in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing patient, equipment and supply for delivery; special obstetrical procedures; and assisting the obstetrical surgical team. The Surgical Technician-Obstetrics provides basic nursing care (personal and restorative care) and functions as a member of the surgical team by assisting and passing instruments during surgical procedures performed in the Labor and Delivery unit. They understand the procedures being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. The Surgical Technician-Obstetrics ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. They assist in the preparation of the room before surgery or delivery and is accountable for all items required for their surgical table, including all required instrumentation and sutures. The Surgical Technician-Obstetrics performs routine clerical duties as needed within the unit.Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical skills through continuing education/in-services and self study activities.Education, License & Cert:Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (by NBSTSA) certification required within one year of employment (unless licensed LPN)If certified prior to 2021, may be grandfathered and exempt from degree requirement and certification requirement.Basic Life SupportTechnologist in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) (by NCCT)Experience:Minimum experience of 1 year as LPN or Technician is required.Essential Functions:1. Performs surgical scrub tech duties.a. Applies principles of sterility maintenance in handling sterile supplies.b. Prepares and assembles sterile and non sterile supplies for surgical cases.c. Maintains exposure through appropriate use of instruments and retractors after being positioned by the surgeond. Works closely with others to assist in the care of the obstetric and neonatal patient.e. Demonstrates the ability to communicate observations of patients to fellow health care providers.f. Maintains safe environment by keeping equipment clean and in working order.g. Reports the need for repair and replacement.h. Utilizes and maintains surgical instruments according to manufacturers' recommendations and department guidelines.i. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe environment.j. Participates in quality assurance activities according to unit guidelines.2. Participates in the delivery of patient care for population specific groups under the direction of an RN including but not limited to the following:Observing confused and difficult patientsMobilizing patients ? transfers and ambulationDiscontinuing Foley cathetersSimple dressing changesSurgical prepsRemoval of peripheral IV cathetersContributes in determining outcomes (goals) that will involve the patient and family.Implements plan of care in collaboration with the nursing team.Assists RN to evaluate patient's response to interventions.Recommends changes in plan of care to RN and participates in patient care conferences.3. Demonstrates competence in performance of nursing skills and procedures relative to clinical area and scope of practice.A. Practices within the scope of nursing care consistent with policies and procedures and NY licensure for LPN/Surgical tech.B. Partners with the RN to implement evidence ? based interventions and treatments unique to the patient need.C. Assists with health education of patients and family, utilizing patient education resources.D. Prioritizes work assignments and sets goals in order to manage daily patient assignments.4. Documents in a thorough, concise, timely manner according to the nursing department standards.A. Accurately documents and reports changes in patient's conditions to the RN.3. Performs and accurately records:a. Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, length and weightb. I & Oc. Mealsd. ADLs and activities5. Performs and records the following specimen collections:a. Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients; instructs patients in proper specimen collection techniqueb. Actively participates in and documents quality controls on all procedures required in testing protocol6. Completes the following support activities:a. Transports patients as neededb. Serves, sets up and retrieves traysc. Distributes water pitchersd. Orders and distributes nourishmente. Performs errands in a timely manner including but not limited to the following:i. Transport beds to ORii. Make photocopiesiii. Transports blood products to and from the patient care area.iv. Utilizes time between patient care to maintain the work environment and help with other duties7. Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.a. Answers call bells promptlyb. Makes rounds to check on patients hourly as indicatedc. Reports any signs of abuse promptlyd. Recognizes, troubleshoots and initiates corrective action needed on equipmente. Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe)f. Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or dischargedg. Maintains inventory of patient care area specific suppliesh. Assures proper storage of equipmenti. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of actionj. Notifies RN of any changes seen in patient's condition as well as any results of POCT within scope8. Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department:a. Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursingb. Represents the hospital to patients/families and health care team in a professional, courteous manner while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non ? verbal communications. Demonstrates Guthrie Service Behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, and othersc. Maintains CPR certification and practiced. Demonstrates cost ? effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division ? specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resourcese. Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done as defined in the employee's areas of responsibilityf. Completes Skills checklist in orientation in accordance with nursing unit guidelines and continues to seek assistance when performing an unfamiliar procedureg. Attends in ? service programs and practice sessions to meet nursing unit guidelinesh. Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and carei. Attends and participates in staff meetings (70% attendance)Other Duties:1. Assists in the orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model to other employees2. Demonstrates willingness to accept non ? routine work assignments as appropriate3. Encouraged to participate in community activities4. Is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties