HEALTH TECHNICIAN (L&D/SURGICAL)

Perform surgical technologist duties in support of the OB/GYN Service by providing support before, during, and after surgical procedures. Select, assemble and organize required supplies, equipment and instruments for specific surgical procedure in accordance with operative work sheets, physician preference card and/or conferring with physician or charge nurse. Assist with positioning and sterile draping of the patient and assuring patient safety, comfort, and integrity of plan of care are met. Assist with the application of dressings. Responsible for maintaining aseptic technique during the process of preparing for and assisting in the surgical procedure. Transport patients from the hospital units to the operating room assuring the safe transportation of the patient. Remove and dispose of soiled and/or contaminated materials such as changes linen, washes, disassembles, sterilizes and reassembles instruments. In absence of housekeeping personnel cleans, disinfect furniture, floor and eq