Scrub Tech/Unit Specialist - Maternal Child (Nights)

Scrub Tech/Unit Specialist

Maternal Child

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.  Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.  You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.  Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

A competent surgical technician, who, under supervision of the physician/registered nurse assists with the surgical procedures and provides patient care for ante partum and postpartum patients according to established policies and procedures in the Labor & Delivery area. Skills will be maintained to prepare the patient and assist throughout surgical procedures. Job requires knowledge, skill and ability to provide care for neo-natal, adolescent, and adult patient population.   Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others and health care team members.  Accountable to the patient and family for care provided and to the assigned patient care RN for the totality of work performance.  Meets all standards and requirements of LMHS universal job description

Provides clerical support to an assigned nursing unit according to established policies and procedures. Assists in the transcribing and processing of physicians orders, maintains patient charts in an accurate manner and maintains adequate unit supplies. 

Scrub Tech Responsibilities

• Able to recognize an emergency and respond in a critical situation.
• Demonstrates proper technique related to cleaning and processing of surgical instruments.
• Maintain sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Utilize hospital & department information/documentation systems (i.e. Epic and CPN). 
• Maintain Glucometer Competency
• Maintain knowledge for basic newborn nursery tasks including bathing, feeding, vital signs, measurements, and newborn testing.
• Assist with newborn care in the delivery room and maintain appropriate infant temperature when completing tasks. 
• Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• L&D daily shift checks of equipment & supplies.
• Maintain & assists with ordering/stocking of supplies.

Unit Specialist Responsibilities

• Complete patient registration and discharge process.
• Ability to collect accurate information for birth certificate completion. 
• Assist with data collection related to maternity statistical information.
• Respond to medical and paramedical communications and notify medical personnel.
• Utilize hospital and department information/documentation systems including (i.e. Epic and CPN). 
• Maintains the nurse's station in a neat professional manner.
• Ensures patient chart packets are prepared, and adequate forms and supplies are available in the nurse's station.
• Input work orders for equipment repairs.
• Accurately flag charts for required notification to physician/staff.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Requirements

• Maintain Health Care Provider CPR Certification.
• Previous surgical experience preferred but not required. 
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain adult and infant vital signs and understanding of abnormal values. 
• Understand and adhere to hospital & department policy and procedure.
• Follows direction appropriately.
• Works independently with minimal supervision. 
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Obtain Notary Public certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
• Operate fax, copier, and other office related equipment.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.  Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.