Trinity Health · 3 months ago
Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus - Pontiac, Mi
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTrinity Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech to join their team. The role involves providing perioperative, clinical, environmental, and transportation support during obstetrical procedures while maintaining high standards of sterile technique and patient care.
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Responsibilities
Applies the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimal patient care. Maintains highest standard for sterile technique and corrects any breaks in technique
Participates in general cleaning, stocking and maintenance of equipment in L&D. Maintains a clean and safe environment, in accordance to policies/procedures, LEAN concepts/resource management, and regulatory/ compliance agencies
Assists in setting up the OR with supplies and instruments. Arranges supplies and instruments for efficient use during obstetrical procedures. Anticipates future supply and instrument needs of the unit
Prepares and transports instruments to/from CSPD for sterilization
Assists with transport and positioning of patients during all phases of obstetrical care, admission to discharge home
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon when passing instruments, sponges, sutures, etc. during obstetrical surgeries and procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and assists efficiently within the sterile field as directed by the surgeon
Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments and is jointly responsible with the circulating RN for ensuring counts are complete prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed
Assists with the collection, handling, transport of laboratory specimens, including blood work, cord gases, meconium stools, glucometers, urinalysis and placentas. Performs waived testing quality controls as appropriate
Supports L&D Team during normal vaginal delivery and fetal demise, including setup of room. Functions as an assistant during delivery and provides basic patient care actives such as showering, toileting and infant care post-delivery under the direction of the RN
Performs environmental maintenance duties within the department to facilitate patient care and room turnover including: cleaning stretchers in Triage, stripping dirty LDR room for EVS cleaning, and other similar duties
Acts as a relief HUC when assigned, prioritizing/managing intercom requests, telephone calls and customers to/from the department. Performs basic Cerner and HUGs functions such as admitting newborns and transferring patients throughout the department to aid in patient care/flow
Carries team pager and phone. Responds appropriately during patient emergencies not limited to Fire, Precipitous delivery, OB Class I or II, OB Rapid Response/Trauma calls, Code Pinks, Security threats, external disasters and weather alerts
Participates in the orientation and education of all operating room staff, including students and entry level L&D Scrub Techs
Serves as a unit liaison and resource for other ancillary departments including EVS, CSPD, Clinical Engineering, B&G, Lab, Admitting, etc
Engages in handoff to the incoming L&D Scrub Tech. Maintains emergency preparedness of unit
Active team participant for culture of safety. Reports unit problems and discrepancies immediately for problem resolution
Performs various other activities as assigned. Additional duties may include non-clinical duties consistent with meeting the overall needs of the patient and the care team
Engages in unit projects and metrics
Maintains department logs as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation
Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors
Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations
In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice
In accordance with unit or departmental practice, actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management
In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed
In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program or equivalent work experience
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Operating Room or Labor & Delivery Scrub Tech required
Minimum of 6 months working experience as direct caregiver performing activities of nursing assistant/medical assistant
Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups
Ability to comprehend and demonstrate competency in department knowledge, aseptic techniques and universal precautions specific to the operating room
Ability to lift, bend, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds. Ability to walk and stand for up to 100% of work time
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact in an effective manner with patients, families, physicians and to collaborate within a team, with other unit teams and various levels
Must be able to prioritize effectively, handle tasks/assignments concurrently and accurately with numerous interruptions and manage time
Preferred
AST Certification recommended
Company
Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
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$0.02MKey Investors
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2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
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