Senior OB Scrub Technician

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Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care, affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment, including private, spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.

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In accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity Health, the Senior OB Scrub Technician is a professional caregiver who works under the direction of an RN. They provide direct patient care and acts as a scrub technician for OB surgical procedures. The Senior OB Scrub Technician oversees the orientation of OB Scrub Technicians and assesses initial and annual competency of OB Scrub Technicians. The Senior OB Scrub Technician assumes responsibility and accountability for organizing and maintaining supplies and charges to ensure an efficient work environment. Incumbents in this position shall comply with all applicable laws and rules including the Dignity Health Standards of Conduct and Dignity Health policies and procedures that apply to his/her job responsibilities, seek guidance when in doubt, promptly report any potential or suspected violation of Dignity Health Standards of Conduct, Dignity Health policy or procedure or applicable laws/regulations and when requested, assist Dignity Health personnel in investigating all allegations of violation. When called upon, the incumbent shall assist in risk evaluation and work collaboratively with facility/entity leaders to implement, monitor and mitigate risk corrective plans outlined by the Compliance program.

• Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously. Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Screens visitors to ensure Infant Security.
• Answers telephones using name and department. Screens calls appropriately and refers callers to the correct staff member, patient, department, and/or resource in a timely manner. Makes every attempt to answer phones within three rings. Monitors time individuals may be on hold and reassures them that their calls have not been forgotten. Takes clear, accurate, concise phone messages. Consistently available to answer phones. Seeks coverage when away from the work area.
• Relays messages in a timely manner, opens and delivers mail as appropriate.
• Maintains a neat and organized work environment.
• Provides clerical support within the department. Transcribes physician's orders and enters them into the computer for implementation and ancillary department follow through.
• Schedules/arranges diagnostic tests/procedures as ordered and informs the staff of required preparation as appropriate.

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies and Three years acute care hospital experience as an Obstetrical Technician, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Three years acute care hospital experience as an Obstetrical Technician, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire