Job Summary:  Performs specific clinical care duties in Obstetrics to include scrubbing and assisting for Cesarean Sections and assisting at vaginal births, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.  Position includes maintaining supplies and light housekeeping duties.

Service and Quality Standards:

1. Service

Is Customer focused

               Anticipates customer needs

               Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

               Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

               Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

                              to customers and coworkers

1. People

Is conversation conscious

               Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

               Promotes a harassment free environment

               Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

1. Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

               Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

               Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

               Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

               Supports performance improvement

               Seeks ways to improve systems and services

               Shows commitment to improvement efforts

               Meets mandatory educational requirements

1. Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

               Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

               Supports hospital initiatives

               Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

               Fosters team cooperation

1. Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

               Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

               Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

1. Supports Patient Bill of Rights by respecting cultural, religious and ethical diversity.
2. Responds appropriately to infant security, hospital code and patient alarms, including required documentation.
3. Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors.
4. Provides age and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, adolescent and adult populations.
5. Maintains the patient’s environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times.
6. Demonstrates appropriate operation of equipment.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique by creating and maintain a sterile field.
8. Works efficiently as a member of the surgical team.
9. Maintains supplies, equipment and instruments needed for labor, antepartum and cesarean section rooms, and anesthesia cart.
10. Assists in maintaining a clean unit and completing the unit cleaning checklists.
11. Documents in admission, delivery and nursery logbooks in a legible manner when needed.
12. May perform phlebotomy and maternal glucose screening when needed.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

               Education Level:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Completion of a surgical assistant      program or military equivalent preferred.

               Certification/Licensure: Surgical Technician certification preferred. BLS required and Basic NRP

required  within first year of hire date.

               Experience Requirements:  Technician experience in a hospital setting with previous scrub                experience preferred.  Previous obstetric experience preferred.