Description

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Labor and Delivery (L&D) Technician provides technical and clinical support in the L & D area. In collaboration with the unit management team and staff nurses, implements specific procedural and technical tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical as Scrub Assistant

** 1. Maintains an orderly surgical field so supplies can be handed quickly and

efficiently.

** 2. Prevents injury to the patient by removing heavy or sharp instruments from the

operative site as soon as the surgeon has finished using them.

** 3. Prevents contamination of the surgical field by the strict practice of aseptic

technique.

** 4. Prevents the possible contamination of team members by following Universal

Precautions standards.

** 5. Is alert to any intraoperative dangers to the patient.

** 6. Takes part in sponge, needle, and instrument counts, per protocol. These items must

be accounted for during the procedure. The technician takes part in counting the

items before, during and after the surgery to ensure that they are not left in the

wound.

** 7. Accepts and properly identifies any medications or solutions according to

medication safety guidelines.

** 8. Properly identifies and preserves the specimens received during surgery.

** 9. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by watching the progress of the surgery and

knowing the various steps of the procedure. He/she passes instruments and other

supplies in an acceptable manner.

** 10. Assists the surgeon in tissue retraction, suture cutting, fluid evacuation or sponging

the wound.

** 11. Assembles all instruments and supplies and prepares them for decontamination and

resterilization. Assists in the safe clean-up of the operating suite following

Universal Precautions.

Other Skills

** 12. Assists in ordering and stocking supplies for the department.

** 13. Prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization. The technician takes part in

cleaning instruments and supplies and in wrapping them properly for sterilization.

He/she is knowledgeable about sterilization techniques and is responsible for

maintenance of equipment.

** 14. Assists in the safe transportation of patients in and out if the department.

** 15. Assists in restocking the operating room suites by removing outdated items.

** 16. Assists in the preparation and selection of equipment for scheduled procedures.

Knowledge Base

** 17. Understands aseptic techniques.

** 18. Understands the different processes to render objects clean, disinfected, and/or

sterilized.

Problem Solving/Decision Making

** 19. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound

decision-making.

** 20. Sets priorities appropriately.

Working Relationships

** 21. Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members.

Patients' Rights

** 22. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others rights.

Emergency Situations

** 23. Performs calmly and efficiently in emergency situations following appropriate unit

and Arnot Health protocols and procedures.

Self-Development

** 24. Attends continuing education programs designed to increase flexibility in job

performance, communication, and knowledge of technical aspects of position.

** 25. Attends all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.

** 26. Provides age appropriate care to patients (Refer to age-specific competencies).

** 27. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of

the customer by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being

attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking

the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a

secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health.

28. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and

is not to be considered inclusive of all duties, which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent with on-the-job training or a graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology. May also be a graduate of a Practical Nursing Program registered by the New York State Education Department or by the licensing authority of another state. Current NYS LPN licensure preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one-year hospital experience.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate physical effort required, to include lifting, reaching, stooping, and bending. Ability to read and write required. Direct patient care tasks required. Required to be on feet much of time.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

** A.D.A Essential Functions