Scrub Technician - Obstetrics (OB)

Job Opportunity At SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work mattersevery moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

OB or OR scrub technician experience is preferred but not required. Candidates without scrub experience should have prior direct patient care experience, such as working as a CNA or Unit Assistant. We are seeking individuals who are committed to providing high-quality patient care and thrive in a team-oriented healthcare environment.

Department: Women Services Schedule: Fulltime nights, 7P-7A with weekend and holiday rotation.

Pay Range: $18.09 - $27.14

Job Summary: Provides appropriate patient care and performs clerical duties.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

1. Enhances the overall patient care experience by responding to patient requests and obtaining needed services from other hospital personnel.
2. Creates a positive environment for visitors by greeting them properly in person or on the phone, giving directions or referring inquiries to nursing and physician staff.
3. Contributes to the overall financial performance of the department through efficient unit operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes and maintaining unit supplies.
4. Maintains a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations and adhering to infection control policies and procedures as measured by the number of sentinel events or medical errors.
5. Contributes to the overall employee satisfaction of the department by actively participating in staff meetings and offering assistance to others when needed.
6. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience:

• One year experience in direct patient care or scrub tech

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 3700000046 LDRP and Nursery Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.