Unit Sec/Surgical Tech/CNA, Labor & Delivery; Nights

Job Requirements General Summary:

Under the supervision of an RN, assists in the delivery of age specific patient care, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides basic nursing care. Maintains a safe and clean environment and promotes the efficiency of the nursing team. Is actively involved in the therapeutic milieu and treatment planning. Assists in the preparation of the operating room to receive the surgical patient. Ensure appropriate instrumentation is present. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon before and during the surgical procedure. Supports direct patient care activities by performing clerical and receptionist functions and communicates with all persons involved in unit operations. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, And Shared Leadership.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks:

Assumes specific responsibilities of a scrub technologist. In the pre-operative phase prepares the operating room to receive patient, ensures room, equipment, and supply readiness. In the intra-operative phase assists surgeon in scrub capacity according to standards and within their designated scope of practice and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. In the post-operative phase assists in the decontamination of the operating room, turnover and decontamination of the instrumentation. Strictly adheres to aseptic technique. Receives report on patients and completes patient care assignments within the time frame designated by the RN.

Duties include:

Obtaining vital signs. Observes, reports and records patient behaviors, patients' condition and interactive dynamics. Assisting with the delivery of physical care and hygiene as needed. Clerical duties as assigned by unit management. Answers phones, intercoms, taking and conveying messages appropriately. Placing calls as directed. Functions cooperatively as a team member, contributing to quality improvement processes and cost control measures. Communicates in a professional manner, demonstrating respect for patients/families and other health care members. Promotes patient satisfaction. Offers consistent and visible support and feedback to team members. Serves as a coach and mentor for less experienced colleagues. Applies principles of caring and healing in interactions with patients and families and with colleagues. Seeks and supports opportunities for professional growth and development. Orders, stocks and maintains equipment and supplies in specific areas. Monitors requisitions and supplies to maintain PAL levels. Reports problems to unit management in a timely manner. Initiates, updates and maintains authorized records, unit log books, unit and resource manuals Complies with all hospital rules, regulations and nursing standards. Responds to the following Shore Regional Health codes in the immediate area: Code Red, Code Pink, Code Yellow Code Green Code Blue and Light Blue Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job. Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations. Performs related duties as assigned.

Work Experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must successfully complete any SRH unit secretary and Nursing Tech competencies. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to care based on the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span. Must possess the ability to address data reflective of the patient's status Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the necessary care as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Minimum Education, Experience, and License/Certification:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program Required Surgical Technologist Certification Preferred American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification Required Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (Required within 6 months of hire) Benefits All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

 Full-Time; Nights (7p-7:30a)

Pay Range:

$26.14/hr. - $36.59/hr. Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals who impersonate our recruiters and offer fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please get in touch with us at careers@umms.edu .