Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:The Women's Health Unit consists of a 30 bed Antepartum/Postpartum, 18 bed Normal Newborn Nursery, 6 bed Intermediate/Special Care, 6 bed LDR, 6 bed High Risk, 2 bed L&D Triage area, and 2 OR suites. We care for both low and high risk laboring patients, antepartum, scheduled, and unscheduled and emergent cesarean sections, high risk care of pregnant patients with co-morbidities such as preeclampsia, diabetes, cardiac, neurological, and respiratory conditions. Care of the pregnant patient carrying a child with congenital malformations or life threatening conditions. Care of patients experiencing pre-term labor, multiple gestational pregnancy, and serious complications of pregnancy.

The OB Surgical Tech assists surgical team during operative procedures. As a surgical team member under direct supervision of the circulating RN, provides pre-operative and intra-operative patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of use & care of all surgical instruments both intra-operatively & post-operatively. Demonstrates knowledge of all surgical electrical equipment as it pertains to optimum working order. Prepares for surgical procedures by turning over room and assessing
equipment/set-up needs for next scheduled case. Demonstrates proper
scrub technique, gowning & gloving of self and other surgical team
members. Demonstrates proper draping technique with appropriate back
table & mayo stand set up. Demonstrates proper counting of sponges,
instruments & sharps as well as demonstrates continuous awareness of
the location of sponges, instruments & sharps on the surgical field.
Demonstrates accurate care & handling of specimens. Demonstrates &
practices Universal Precautions at all times. Appropriately orders & stocks supplies for the L&D Operating Room & L&D unit. Prepares birthing rooms for anticipated vaginal deliveries.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Preferred: Associate's Degree
Specify Degree(s): Surgical Technology

Minimum Experience Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications Required: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist

At Loyola, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at Loyola, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family.

Benefits from Day OneCompetitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor rolesCareer DevelopmentTuition ReimbursementOn Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)Educational StipendCertification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)Referral RewardsSelf-Scheduling

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.