Surgical Technician- Labor and Delivery
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: 2 - 12 hour shifts
every other weekend and holiday Category: Clinical Support
Department: Labor and Delivery Job Type: Part-TimeWork Shift:
Evening Hours/Week: 24.00 Union: Yes Union Name: CH Laborers
380Department Summary:The Maternity Suite at Cambridge Hospital is
a beautiful unit with lovely views of downtown Boston and Harvard
Square. It includes a Labor and Delivery (L&D) Unit and a Post
Partum Unit and helps more than 1,100 growing families every year.
The 7 bed labor unit has 3 triage bays and 2 ORs. We are proud of
our multidisciplinary patient care, our culturally sensitive
approach to labor and delivery, and some of the lowest C-section
rates in Massachusetts. The Post Partum Unit consists of 12 private
rooms with a level 1b continuing care nursery. This unit provides
care for mothers and infants right after birth and through the
early stages of postpartum to discharge. We foster a culturally
sensitive approach to couplet care and early family bonding.Job
Purpose:
The primary responsibilities of the Surgical Technician are to
maintain constant readiness to scrub for surgical procedures in
L&D and to ensure all equipment and supplies are available. The
PST is responsible for maintaining precise order in the operating
rooms ensuring all supplies and equipment are available and easily
accessible at all times. Maintains ongoing communication with
L&D charge RN and ensures charge RN is aware if PST is off the
unit at any time. Scrubs for cesarean sections and any other
surgical procedures done in the labor and delivery operating rooms
including D&C, hysterectomy, retained products, laceration
repairs, tubal ligations. Maintains aseptic technique and remains
in operating room once room has been opened per AORN standards. Set
up and break down of operating room in an efficient manner to
expedite turnover. Checks levels of equipment and supplies to
proactively ensure appropriate levels to meet current and
prospective patient population o Includes fetal monitors and infant
warmers. Orders and puts away supplies. Checks equipment and
supplies for outdates on a monthly basis o Includes fetal monitors
and infant warmers. Cleans shelves and cabinets on a monthly basis
in both operating rooms and the OR storage area. Includes fetal
monitors and infant warmers. Develops and maintains surgical
preference cards for all providers and ensures all cards are up to
date at all times. Checks Code Buttons on a daily basis. Assist the
other members of the team to ensure seamless flow and safe patient
care. Maintain accuracy of personnel on EPIC L&D Manager. Set
up and break down delivery tables. Stocks scrub cart and ensures
adequacy of scrubs
Qualifications:
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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