Technician-Obstetrics I

Job ID:

44902

Job Category:

Clinical Technician/Technologist

Work Type:

PRN

Work Schedule:

Rotating

Department:

Medical Surgical Unit

Facility:

BMH NEA Hospital

Location:

Jonesboro, AR

Overview

Job Summary

Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventoring and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
  
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
  
• Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
  
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
  
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
  
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Holds a current National Certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical technologist.

OR

Must demonstrate education and training through one of the following methods under TN Code Ann. 68-57-101(a)

• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology
• Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment cancer program;
  OR
  Successfullypleted the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying exam
  OR
  Grandfatd under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a).
• Prior to July 1, 2006, was employed for not less than 18 months as a surgical technologist in a hospital, medical office, surgery center, or school; or began training to be a surgical technologist in an accredited surgical technology program.

Please note: Effective July 1, 2013, the State of Tennessee requires surgical technologists toplete 15 CEs annually to remain qualified for employment at BMHCC. Certified surgical technologists are exempt from the new requirement, but they must maintain a current and active national CST certification from NBSTSA.

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Computer literacy.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

ing Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.

ing Relationships

YesNo Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary

Very light energy level

Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light

Moderate energy level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium

High energy level

Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

• 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
  Heavy
  Very high energy level
  Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
  Functional Demands Rating
  SedentaryLightMediumHeavy Activity Level Throughout Workday
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Sitting
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Standing
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Walking
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Carry objects
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Push/Pull
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Twisting
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Bending
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Forward
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Overhead
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Squat/Kneel/Crawl
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Wrist position deviation
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Pinching/fine motor activities
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Taste or smell
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Talk or hear
  Continuous
  Sensory Requirements
  Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes
  Accurate
  Accurate
  Environmental Requirements
• Blood-Borne Pathogens
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Chemical
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Airborne Communicable Diseases
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Extreme Temperatures
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Radiation
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Extreme Noise Levels
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Dust/Particular Matter
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Other