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Labor & Delivery
Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the OB Tech assists in patient care activities, maintains department stock, and performs surgical technician duties in the scrub role. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.
Scrubs for cesarean section surgical procedures. Assists with vaginal deliveries and or surgical repair of episiotomies.
Identifies patient needs/physician preferences for surgical supplies/equipment/instruments.
Performs shift specific assignments according to the OB Tech responsibility sheet.
Maintains the principles of aseptic technique in preparing for vaginal/surgical deliveries
Performs technical skills in accordance with policy and procedure.
Inventories and stocks department supplies and equipment.
Coordinates with Surgical Sterile Processing Department and Materials Management to order and distribute supplies and reconcile patient charges.
Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.
Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regards to changes in Hospital or Department activities.
Completes C-Section charges in the computer correctly and within department guidelines.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.
Licensure California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. Completion of Surgical Scrub Technician program preferred.
Experience: Two (2) year experience as a Scrub Technician in comparable job setting within the last 5 years preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $34.90 - $37.32. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Shift Differentials:
Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00
Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00
Job Specifications:
● Union: NUHW● Work Shift: Night Shift● FTE: 0.9● Scheduled Hours: 36
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Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, today we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, the Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the-art technology to improve individual and community health and well-being.
Our 263-bed acute care medical center employs more than 2,400 staff. In 2021, we achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction that a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. Earning this Magnet® designation reaffirms our steadfast commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Stroke Center is led by 322 board-certified physicians across a broad spectrum of specialties, all dedicated to your care.
To enhance and expand the reach of our care, we strategically partner with larger research and metro hospitals such as Stanford. In addition, we are part of a network of urgent care and surgery centers, the only Perinatal Diagnostic Center in the region and an Emergency Department that provides care to more than 6,300 patients every year.
