OB Scrub Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Full-time

Springfield, OH

About the position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit. Full Time Nights. 12 hour shifts, every third weekend, no mandatory call, holiday requirement.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the scrub person and assists as trained during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure.
• Performing surgical counts with the circulating RN according to policy.
• Assisting with placement of sterile drapes.
• Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure.
• Maintains an organized sterile field and ensures the sterility of the field by taking corrective action as needed.
• Maintains aseptic technique.
• Retrieves and collects specimens and labels those specimens appropriately and correctly.
• Reports any implanted devices, catheters, drains, and packing to circulator.
• Provides complete case preparation and has knowledge of special instruments, supplies, and equipment needs to the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patients' rights and responsibilities according to the patients age and understanding.
• Demonstrates understanding of patients Advance Directives.
• Assists in CPR as needed.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination area.
• Assists with post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and preparation of room subsequent patients.
• Displays and promotes teamwork.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding unit/area staffing and scheduling needs.
• Maintains personal grooming and attire consistent with policy.
• Pursues professional development and personal development.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification activities.
• Promotes cost containment efforts and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in financial accountability by utilizing resources in a cost-conscious manner.
• Participates in all patient safety care measures.
• Protects patient rights of confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Takes 'on call' as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure, inserts urinary catheter as required.

Requirements

• 2 year Associates Degree or Vocational Certification, Surgical Tech required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association required.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of one year perioperative experience, can include military training for surgical technologists and/or operating room technicians.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance