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OB Technologist - Certified

Job ID: 61827
Location: Goldsboro, NC
Facility/Division: Wayne UNC Health Care
Status: Full Time
Shift: Night Job

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Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

The OB Tech, Certified is a member of the obstetrical team, performing scrub nurse and surgical assistant duties throughout surgical procedures, assisting the nurses in L&D, and functioning in the role of preceptor to OB techs new to the department.

Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties 

1. Prepares for C-section cases based on patient needs. Checks and ensures sterility and availability of instruments, supplies and equipment. Is knowledgeable in operation of equipment. Anticipates provider and supply needs during cases and responds accordingly. 

2. Provides skilled, safe care within scope of practice. 

  • a. Follows established policy and procedures for the disposition of specimens. 
  • b. Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts in accordance with OB/OR policy. 
  • c. Monitors and controls the environment for sterility. 
  • d. Provides medications and solutions as prescribed. 
  • e. Applies knowledge of proper positioning of the surgical patient. 

3. If registered as a Nursing Assistant (NAI or II), may provide nursing assistant care within the applicable NA scope of practice. 

4. Responds appropriately to emergency and code situations. Remains calm and works effectively in stressful situations. 

5. Is flexible and available to work a variety of shifts to ensure coverage for the area. 

6. Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements. 

7. Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, exhibits high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, and offers reasonable solutions for problems. 

8. Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients. Ensures the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive and ethical care for patients. 

9. Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others. 

10. Contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, quality and safety of the operating room by working cooperatively, respectfully and with integrity.


Education

  • High school diploma required. 
  • Graduate of an approved surgical technologist course or experience as an OB Tech in a Labor & Delivery (L&D) setting preferred. 

Licensure/ Certification

  • None

Experience

  • Prior experience as an OB Tech or Surgical Scrub Tech preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • • Working knowledge of obstetrical procedures, instrumentation, suture, and/or specialty supplies preferred. 
  • • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology pertinent to patient procedures. 
  • • Demonstrates awareness of environmental safety practices for patient, self and team at all times.
  • • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
  • • Basic PC proficiency with the ability to learn new software tools. 
  • • Ability to stand and/or walk for duration of shift and meet the physical requirements of the job. 

Other information:
NUR-776
01.7010.NUR-776


Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Labor & Delivery

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No


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