Summary of Primary Function
The OB scrub technician has duties related to scrubbing and assisting with surgeries; and maintaining a sterile field according to specific guidelines. The technician may also be assigned to the care and comfort of patients according to the specific needs of the unit, and according to the technician’s knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Essential Functions -
Scrubbing:
Performs pre-procedure hand and arm scrub according to policy. Prepares procedure according to standards and surgeon’s preference card. Establishes sterile field utilizing proper aseptic technique. Demonstrates proper technique in draping. Demonstrates proper use of instruments, equipment, suturing and stapling devices. Accurately and appropriately performs sharps, sponge and instrument counts according to AORN standards and hospital policy.
Stocking:
Responsible for maintaining supplies and cleanliness of
1.) outpatient rooms,
2.) inpatient rooms,
3.) Operating and sub-sterile rooms.
Responsible for checking outdates of supplies in OR and sub-sterile rooms. Manages inventory of special-order supplies and communicates need to person(s) responsible for ordering.
Therapeutic Care:
A. Provides safe, therapeutic care, considering the age, growth and development, and specific needs of the patient population serviced.
B. Performs therapeutic measures and procedures to patients including such tasks as:
1) takes and records vital signs (reports abnormalities to the nurse):
a. temperature, pulse and respirations. b. measures and records blood pressure.
B. Provides for the physical care of assigned patients by Registered Nurse including but not limited to: a. toileting, b. showering, c. and linen changes.
Clerical Responsibilities:
A. Assists with the preparation of form and information required for admission, discharges and/or transfers of patients.
1) Assembles medical record,
2) Copies charts for transfers.
B. Prepares and maintains records as requested by the Nurse Manager.
C. Records messages and distributes to appropriate persons.
D. Obtains supplies as needed.
Miscellaneous: Assisting with vaginal deliveries;
A. The set up and tear down of vaginal delivery tables,
B. performing sharp, sponge and instrument count,
C. provides support and comfort to patients as needed during delivery process,
D. assists physician with vaginal repair as needed.
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.Education Qualifications -
Required Minimum Education: Associate degree and/or State Tested Nurse Aid
Licensing/ Certification -
Licensure/Certification Required: BLS
Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certified Surgery Technician
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1 year
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Experience in patient care
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