Surgical Services - OB Tech

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS : BLS NATIONAL CERT Shift : 3 / 12s Every Other Weekend Job Duties : Performs scrubbing functions for cesarean sections, emergent hysterectomies , post partum tubal ligation, double set-ups, dilation and curettage procedures. This position is accountable for preparing the OR / LDR suites with the required equipment to perform the specific surgical procedures in accordance to the applicable policies, regulations and professional standards practiced at ABMC. Maintains and orders supplies for the LDRs, surgical suites, triage, testing room, and recovery room. Provides and supports the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care in the obstetrical setting. .JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES : Complies with all established ABMC policies and procedures. Works with the surgical team under the direction of a registered nurse to provide care to the obstetrical patient during the intra-operative period :

• performs scrub duties according to procedure
• selects and organizes supplies and equipment specific to the proposed surgical procedure
• anticipates changes and makes adjustments in case preparation according to the variation in the surgical procedure
• performs all counts per protocol
• assists in the or circulating duties under the direction of a registered nurse Participates in activities conducive to the safety of patient s and team members.
• monitors and supports aseptic technique
• assist in evaluating the quality and care of equipment, instruments, and supplies
• assume responsibility for the care of specimens Provides support during emergent situations
• identifies and prepares appropriate emergency equipment
• makes necessary changes in instrumentation in emergent cases
• assist the surgical team as assigned Attends shift report and reports off to the off-going Ob Technician. Wears pager and / or flip phone always. Shift priorities determined by the Charge Nurse or designee. Through Cygnet board, keep up with the progress of each patient in relationship to his / her responsibility for set-up for vaginal delivery, assisting RN during delivery, notification to admitting department of birth, obtaining medical record number and account number, disposal of delivery equipment, etc. Removal of dirty instruments from LDRs and Delivery rooms, rinsed and taken to decontamination room located in Central Supply in a timely fashion. Photos and footprints of baby taken in a timely fashion as requested by the primary RN Assistance in the transfer of patients to respective units. Equipment and other instruments removed from room after patient transfer with immediate communication to housekeeping. LDRs restocked, ensure that furniture and equipment in place and ready for patient use. All stocked rooms to be documented on report sheets. Hallways are to be kept clear, stocking of PAR levels to include Triage, LDRs, Recovery Room, Operating Rooms, Medication Rooms, Clean Utility, Pantries and Dirty utility room and Ob Testing. Supplies ordered according to assigned schedule