Ob Surgical Tech

Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include:
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center
MercyOne Newton Medical Center
MercyOne Children's Hospital
MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
House of Mercy
Clive Behavioral Health
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.
MercyOne Medical Group - Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties.
Qualifications:

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served with three (3) months of hire.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language.

Responsibilities:

• Administers patient care duties under the direction of the registered nurse (i.e., transporting patients, answering lights, assisting with activities).
• Assists the physician during a cesarean section or other surgical procedure that may occur in the Birthing Center by draping patient, passing instruments, tying suture, and the other activities involved with a surgical scrub.
• Assists the physician during a vaginal delivery by setting up tables, draping, passing instruments, etc.
• Assists the RN with clean up of the patient and room following any procedure.
• Checks the crash cart, epidural care, and defibrillator daily.
• Restocks supplies as needed on each shift.
• Reports observations to licensed personnel.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set up, maintenance and use (cautery, maternal and fetal monitors, defibrillators, etc.)
• Orders and maintains patient care supplies, equipment and environment.
• Assists with clerical duties (i.e., answering phones, ordering supplies via CRT).
• Effectively assumes job responsibilities of ancillary support during absence.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.