Perinatal Technician - (Temporary Full Time) Labor and Delivery

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This is a temporary Full Time, 6-month position.
The UNC Health Johnston Labor and Delivery cares for patients during labor, delivery and recovery post-childbirth. They also care for high risk antepartum and postpartum patients. This units consists of a 4Triage beds, 13 labor rooms and 2 ORs. Nurses on our unit circulate C-sections on expectant mothers, working with Physicians and Surgical Technicians. UNC Health Johnston partners with private practice OB/GYNs and CNMs.
Summary:
The Perinatal Tech is responsible for the management and preparation of supplies and equipment for the birth process. In addition, the Perinatal Tech scrubs for operative procedures done in the OB operating room, primarily cesarean section deliveries. They are also certified caregivers responsible for his/her practice for assigned patients, contributing to the utilization of the nursing process, under the direction of the Registered Nurse. In addition, they carry out the clerical and receptionist duties of the nursing unit.
Responsibilities:
1. Organizes instrumentation and the sterile field and performs all surgical counts. Anticipates needs of the surgeon, passes appropriate instruments, assists in exposure of the surgical field
2. Makes sure emergency trays and equipment are readily available. Demonstrates ability to scrub for emergent hysterectomy
3. Ensures the OB O.R. is always set and ready for unexpected surgery or high-risk delivery.
4. Monitors patient parameters as delegated and reports abnormalities, changes, or concerns to the appropriate staff member.
5. Demonstrates proficiency in order entry, placing reports into the patient's medical records, assisting with chart preparation for admissions, transfers, surgery, and other related duties.
6. Ensures that everything the nurse and physician/CNM require is available for a successful delivery. Delivery cart is properly stocked; extra instruments are available when needed.
7. Any specimens, including the placenta is labeled and processed correctly. Refrigerated/frozen placentas are stored and disposed of according to policy.
8. Cord blood is properly labeled and delivered to lab.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Certificate of completion from Surgical Technology Program or minimum of 5 years experience as surgical/perinatal technician is required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• Certificate of completion from Surgical Technology Program or minimum of 5 years' experience as surgical/perinatal technician is required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
• Demonstrates sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family.
• Ability to follow instructions; work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Capable of using computers for a variety of support functions.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Johnston Health
Organization Unit: Labor and Delivery - CL
Work Type: Temporary Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.12 - $25.51 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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