DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Obstetrics Tech provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Setting up the operating room prior to surgery.
• Stocking surgical supplies
• Sterilizing instruments, gowns, surfaces and other supplies.
• Checking surgical machines and equipment.
• Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks. (see attached competencies.)
• Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures. (see attached competencies if appropriate.)
• Preparing patients for surgery.
• Transporting patients to and from surgery.
• Passing instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/ GED
• CPR Certified
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel; Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergent situations.
• May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COVID-19

Lake Charles Memorial Health System must ensure compliance of various Federal and State Regulatory Agencies, including CMS (Centers for Medicaid & Medicare).

Candidates for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the Lake Charles Memorial Health System Human Resources Department.

Proof of vaccination prior to employment is required to ensure compliance.