Perinatal Technician - Santa Cruz

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Scotts Valley
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:The Perinatal Technician, -under -direct supervision, is responsible and accountable for designated tasks related to preparing for and assisting with scheduled and emergency cesarean sections and other perinatal related procedures. - Has a key role in working with and supporting the nursing staff to provide high quality and safe care to our perinatal patients. -Maintains knowledge of and complies with current JCAHO Patient Safety goals. Works with Inventory Control clerk to maintain supplies for unit. Maintains specified equipment and processes instruments according to established procedures. Incumbent has access to Protected Health Information as needed to accomplish the duties outlined in this job description. - This includes access to the entire medical record.Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) -certification required
• Perinatal or OR Tech certification preferred.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology and successful completion of an accredited program in operating room procedures and sterile technique
• Ability to interpret schedule and prepare for operative procedures. -
• 1 year experience in OR/Perinatal setting preferred
• Approximately one to three months on the job experience necessary in order to acquire necessary familiarity with surgeons' preferences, be able to accurately identify large volumes of surgical instruments and supplies and gain knowledge of unit policies and procedures. -Organization:Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa CruzEmployee Status: RegularBenefits: YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: NightShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: Every Other WeekendSchedule: Part TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:56Applications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Part Time/ Night

Keywords: Sutter Health, San Francisco , Perinatal Technician - Santa Cruz, Professions , Scotts Valley, California