Job Description
Candidates w / Certification are preferred.
General Description :
Under immediate to general supervision, provides technical assistance in the capacity of a surgical (scrub) technician in an operating room, labor and delivery or other facility performing surgical procedures.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Learns to use Physician’s preference cards to assist in preparing the operating room for the surgical procedure
- Prepares sterile field by the opening of instruments and supplies utilizing sterile technique
- Performs the surgical scrub prior to the patient entering the room on all procedures
- Assists in preparing operative field by assisting the physician in draping the patient
- Preserves and ensures correct identification of operative specimens for laboratory analysis
- Obtains special equipment such as electrosurgical machines and diagnostic lights and ensures that they are in working order
- Manipulates such instruments to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and avoid hazard to patient
- Observes progress of surgery and provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed
- Recognizes and corrects breaks in sterile technique
- Participates in sponge, needle and instrument counts as directed by the circulating nurse
- Cleans or sterilizes contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies; cleans operating room areas; disposes of soiled linen
- Assists in the training of surgical technicians
- If assigned to the Labor and Delivery unit incumbent may be required to perform a variety of clerical and technical direct patient care activities
General Responsibilities :
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
Education : Graduation from an accredited school / program for Surgical Technicians OR
Experience : 0-1 year of scrub technician experience for the completion of training. Eligible to sit for the national exam by the Association of Surgical Technicians.
License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s) Required : Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of basic human anatomy and of basic first-aid methods and practices.
- Skill in maintaining an effective working relationship with others.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his or her service.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status;
and to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed by the appropriate patient age group (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
Travel Nurse RN - Labor/Delivery - $1,704 per week in Oklahoma City, OK
At PRN our mission is to put our travelers first, make a difference in our communities, and provide exceptional client satisfaction. A robust credentialing team that helps locate and pay for pre-employment labs and testing. Your adventure starts here with PRN Healthcare!. By building authentic relat...
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,930 per week
Zack Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Current BLS and/or ACLS and/or Specialty Certifications. Zack Group has been active in the medical staffing sector for over 25 years, providing a wide range of services to top-tier healthc...
Local Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
Labor and Delivery RNs (L&D RNs) are responsible for monitoring patients throughout labor and serves as the primary point of contact for family members. Assess and record maternal vital signs throughout labor and post-partum stages. Join Gifted and enjoy memorable experiences at and away from the be...
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,779 per week
Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Posted job title: L&D (Labor and Delivery). What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connec...
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery - Nights
If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today, and learn more about our increased compensation plans and recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability, increased r...
Travel Nurse - RN - LD - Labor and Delivery - $2319 / Week
Host Healthcare is seeking an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Oklahoma City, OK. We know that you are so much more than a number and we work hard to ensure you have the best benefits for you and your loved ones. At Host Healthcare, we are dedicat...
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,046 per week
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. TotalMed Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They offer local and...
RN - Labor & Delivery, Full-time Nights
Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. We are high-paced,...
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $1,779 per week
Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Posted job title: L&D (Labor and Delivery). What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connec...
Nurse Technician - Pediatric Float Pool - Day & Night Shift Available - PRN
Under direct supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient’s health status and implements the plan of care. Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients ...