Surgical Tech-Ob-Non Cert/Labor and Delivery

MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND A FULL TIME 12 WEEK ORIENTATION ON DAY SHIFT Position: Patient Care Tech Department: Labor and Delivery Shift: 7:00 pm-7:30 am Full Time Nights 36 hours a week, 72 hours per pay period Facility: Atrium Medical Center The Surgical Obstetrical Technologist performs technical functions to assist in the delivery of patient care within the Operating Room in the Labor and Delivery area.

The OB Tech provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. The primary role of the OB Tech is to perform in the “scrub” role during surgical procedures and by assuring availability of all sterile supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.

Other areas of responsibility include assisting with basic patient care activities in Obstetrics and Nursery.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent with additional in-service education in Family Birth Center required. Completion of Family Birth Center education and orientation required. Certification: Current CPR certification. Completion of the OB Surgical Technologist program under the direction of the OB/GYN Department. NRP Certification Experience: Nurse Assistant experience preferred