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OB Scrub Tech/CST – Memorial Regional Medical Center

Shifts: 7am - 7pm, 24 hours/week

Summary of Primary Function

The OB scrub technician has duties related to scrubbing and assisting with surgeries (Including but not limited to C/Sections, D&Cs and Cerclage placements); 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.

Employment Qualifications

1. Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)

2. BLS required (preferred upon hire)

Essential Job Functions

1. 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. lick or tap here to enter text.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com