OB Surg Tech, Nights

Description : RESPONSIBLE FOR :

Responsible for handling the instruments,

supplies, and equipment necessary during the obstetrical operations

performed in the Operating Room located in the Labor and Delivery

unit. He / she has an understanding of the procedure being performed

and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He / she has the necessary

knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the

operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of

the sterile field. Performs patient care duties under the direction

of a registered nurse.

Qualifications : MINIMUM EDUCATION

REQUIRED :

High School diploma or GED

equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED :

Graduate from a Surgical

Technologist training program OR has one year previous operating

room experience as a Surgical / Delivery Room Technologist OR three

years of experience providing direct patient care in a clinical

setting.

MINIMUM

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY

LAW : BLS

required.

ADDITIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS : NRP is preferred.

Preferred completion of a fetal monitoring workshop and

an orientation to learn surgical asepsis.