Perinatal OR Technician Certified Scrub Tech

As the Perinatal OR Tech, you will be under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director of Maternal Child Health. The technician performs technical and ancillary duties in Labor and Delivery (L&D) according to established policies and procedures and according to the standards set by the hospital, AWHONN and AORN. Support the Labor & Delivery staff in providing care to obstetrical patients, especially those requiring surgical intervention.

Responsibilities:

• Performs Surgical Tech Role in procedures relating to the care of the OB patient, according to standards.
• Maintains knowledge of Surgical Asepsis, peri-operative procedures in the delivery room and scrubbing for Cesarean Sections and other minor GYN procedures as deemed necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the OB OR suite, including counts of instruments, sponge and needle; appropriate handling and cleaning of surgical instruments; appropriate cleaning and setting up of the OR suite.
• Performs Surgical Tech Role, including scrubbing, procedure set-up and case turnover
• Cleans, Restocks and Resets the OB OR suite and Delivery Rooms, including surgical set-ups, delivery carts, warmers and resuscitation areas.
• Assists in Emergency Situation in L&D as needed or assigned.
• Assists in transporting patients to and from the OB OR and to PP.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) required
• Will train a new grad but must be certified
• Experience in Labor & Delivery preferred but not required