Position Overview: Responsible clerical support for the nursing staff including computer order entry birth certificate processing and receptionist responsibilities. Serve as surgical scrub for obstetric cases. Assist with basic patient care and housekeeping tasks as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides clerical support to nursing staff.
Serves as scrub technician for all surgical cases done in department.
Assists nursing staff with patient care.
Provides environmental materials management and transport services to the department.
Promotes and supports all Team Mercy standards of quality customer service.
Promotes continuous quality improvement in operations and in job performance.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Current license to practice as a certified nurses assistant or certification as an operating room technician is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Recognized provider of Basic Life Support.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS One year experience as a scrub technician in a surgical or obstetric setting and/or experience as a unit secretary in an acute care setting is required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Clerical skills including use of typewriter and computer. Working knowledge of aseptic technique and basic operative procedures.
