Obstetrical Surgical Tech
Company: Rush University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: Chicago, IL Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Labor and Delivery Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE
between 0. 9 and 1. 0) Shift: Shift 3 Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00
PM - 7:30:00 AM) SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000. Summary: The Obstetrical
Technologist assists in patient care, surgical services, and
delivery room services under the supervision of a registered nurse.
The responsibility of this person is to carry out the function of
the scrub role during surgical procedures, assists in deliveries,
and maintain the supplies and equipment necessary for the
specialized care of Obstetrical patients. The Obstetrical
Technologist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and
acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other
information:
Required Job Qualifications:
---High school diploma or equivalent.
---Analytical ability.
---Excellent communication and customer service skills.
---Must be able to interact effectively with others in difficult
situations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred
(except current Obstetrical Surgical Techs as of 9/1/2013)
Physical Demands:
--- Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center
and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
--- Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting
and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
--- The ability to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to
enter or retrieve data.
--- Work conditions include performing procedures where
carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with
potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities: Applies the correct principles of aseptic
technique.
---Establishes and protects the integrity of the sterile field and
back table at all times.
---Recognizes breaks in technique by self and others. Takes
corrective action and reports events to RN in room.
---Handles/secures instruments, cords and draping materials
utilizing aseptic technique.
Applies the correct techniques of disinfection and antisepsis.
---Prepares instrumentation and equipment for decontamination per
established protocols
---Performs high level disinfection for vaginal ultrasound probe
according to established protocols.
---Perform daily quality monitoring of Metracide OPA solution per
hospital standard.
---Change Metrazyme solution according to unit standard in triage
daily
Demonstrates basic operating room technical skills
---Participates in surgical cases in select areas as assigned.
---Demonstrates competency in scrubbing all assigned surgical
procedures. .
---Prioritizes scrub activities based upon the type of surgical
procedure and the needs of the surgical team members.
---Obtains and safely assembles necessary supplies and equipment
specific to the surgical procedure, surgeon preference, and
individual patient needs
---Assists in opening sterile supplies
---Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to individualize set
up for surgical procedures.
Safely carries out the scrub role during the surgical procedure
---Cares for and handles surgical instruments/equipment according
to Operating Room protocols.
---Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and
equipment
---Assures proper functioning of equipment in the room as delegated
by the RN
---Identifies specialty instruments by type, function and name.
---Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments and other
miscellaneous counted items according to Operating Room policies
and procedures.
---Notifies the surgical team of any sponge, needle, instrument or
miscellaneous count is incorrect
---Maintains an orderly sterile field, Mayo stand and back table
throughout the surgical procedures.
---Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in specific surgical
procedures.
---Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
---Communicates variation in surgical procedure to RN
---Anticipates emergent circumstances and communicates the
information to the RN
---Dons Personal Protective Equipment according to policy and
procedure.
---Disposes of biohazard waste appropriately.
Actively participates in maintaining each patient's dignity and
safety at all times.
---Works, collaboratively with all members of the health care team
to assure that (1) each patient's privacy is protected and (2)
every patient record is considered strictly confidential.
---Assists in transferring the patient to and from the OR/delivery
bed to the transport cart/wheelchair.
Functions in an efficient manner at all times while maintaining a
safe, orderly, and well-equipped environment.
---Actively maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms
and unit orderly, according to guidelines, unit routine and
regulatory standards i.e. the Joint Commission Standards.
---Monitors unit specific items each shift i.e. baby blankets, lift
equipment, vaginal/Cesarean packs. Notify charge RN and missing
department of required items.
---Maintains and replenishes supplies according to established unit
quantities/PAR for the designated area
---Assesses the functioning of OR equipment each shift ie D&C
machine, suction set up.
---Monitor PAR levels of OR instruments, dilators, suture,
speculums, and supplies each shift.
---Opens and utilizes supplies and equipment judiciously.
---Stocks unit supplies as returned from Sterile processing
Demonstrates consideration and cooperation within the Obstetrical
area.
---Exhibits, consistently, professional interactions with managers,
co-workers, physicians and all other Obstetrical personnel.
---Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine
assignments as delegated by the RN staff.
---Offers ideas for clinical/system improvements to the OB Nursing
leadership team.
---Actively attends and participates in unit/area
meetings/pertinent in-services.
---Present to work on time and attends OB huddles at 7AM/7PM
followed by unit report.
---Notifies the Charge RN (designee) when assignments are completed
and when leaving the unit.
---Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit,
under the direction of the RN
---Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making at all
times.
Assists unit personnel by carrying out additional duties as
delegated
---Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
---Performs infant equipment assessment each shift in the LDRs, and
ORs.
---Monitor integrity/expiration of neonatal boxes each shift. If
compromised or expired, notify charge RN.
---Performs quality safety checks on the Glucometer. This includes
stocking of the supplies according to PAR. Notified charge RN of
variances i.e. failure, incomplete, error.
---Police unit for repairs/replacements i.e. soiled curtains,
broken equipment, structural repairs and notify the appropriate
department.
---Assists the obstetrical staff in the delivery room as instructed
by the Obstetrical team. This can include but not be limited
to:
---Opens and counts the delivery field before and after
deliveries.
---Prepares the infant radiant warmer for delivery.
---Obtaining supplies and equipment as needed in the delivery.
---Assistance with pt care during the delivery i.e. holding leg,
pericare as instructed by the obstetrical team.
---Transport and tubing of cord blood gases to the lab.
---Collects and transports placenta specimens to the designated
unit location.
---Transports and processes soiled instruments according to unit
standard.
Supports transfer of patients, supplies and specimens.
---Assists with admission, discharge, and supports unit transfer
processes, within, and from L&D.
---Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as
required.
---Transports vaginal probe to and from area of use for high level
disinfecting.
Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with
internal and external customers.
---Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team
member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
---Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time
with the charge RN.
---Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits. Rush
is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and
other legally protected characteristics.
Keywords: Rush University, Orland Park , Obstetrical Surgical Tech, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
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