The OB Surgical Technician assists in the operating room by setting up equipment, supporting surgeons, and maintaining sterile environments. They also provide patient care in the newborn nursery, including monitoring infants and assisting with procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Surgical Technology and possess a valid Unlicensed Assistive Person - Technician certification. Additionally, the role requires Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.
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Location
Altru
Hospital 1200
South
Columbia
Road
Grand
Forks,
ND 58201
Pay
Range: $26.48 - $39.72
Summary: The OB Surgical Technician I assists in the operating room by setting up the OR, assisting the surgeon, and cleaning up. Performs a wide variety of tasks that are vital for the department. Assists in the newborn nursery with circumcisions and infant monitoring.
Essential
Job
Functions: Assists in the admission process by completing demographic registration information and admission history, including allergies, special needs, valuables, etc. Collects data which includes the patient’s vital signs and portions of the admission record. Performs personal cares and comforts. Performs procedures according to physician order and nursing delegation, based on validation and skill level, i.e., performance of blood specimen collection, non-blood specimen collection, etc. Schedules tests, therapies and procedures according to standard operating procedure. Performs equipment set-up, maintenance, operation and cleaning per established guidelines, i.e., warmers, fetal monitors, pumps, sterile equipment and supplies, etc. Transports and/or transfers patients within or outside of the facility per delegation, physician or patient preference. Assists with the discharge process in newborn nursery checking charts and making sure everything is done for discharge. Identifies high risk situations and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification
Unlicensed Assistive Person
Technician (UAP/T) | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | American Academy of Pediatrics (RQI Partners) | Within 5 Months of Start Date |
Learning
Management
System
Notes:
Must have
UAP w/
Two
Year
Surgical
Tech
Diploma
Education:
Required:
Benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Education assistance
401(k) retirement plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health plan
Associates -
Surgical
Technologist
Language
Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical
Demands :
Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight
Demands:
Lift
Floor to
Waist
Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer:
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working
Conditions:
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme
Temperature:
Not
Applicable
Driving
Requirement
Definitions:
Professional
Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent
Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional
Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent
Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving
Requirement for this position:
Infrequent
Driver
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