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SOVAH Health – Danville

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

• And much more…

*Position Summary:** *

Sovah Danville is seeking an OB Technician-PRN to facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. Provides care to obstetrical patients by functioning as a member of the surgical team performing scrub duties. Provides support to the unit by performing clerical, stocking, and transporting services when not functioning as member of surgical team. Responsible for patient registration. Answers call lights, telephones, and relays messages to appropriate personnel.

* Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.

* Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.

* Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs as well as anticipates needs of surgeon; passes instruments to physician during surgery.

* Practices aseptic technique; follows correct procedure for scrubbing before case.

* Continually accounts for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.

* Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

* Performs patient registrations; verifies patient graphics and insurance information.

* Enters patient, departmental and supply charges in computer system on all L&D patients prior to discharge as documented on Charge Sheets by the RN.

* Provides clerical/secretarial support to the department, i.e., makes up/assembles charts, ensures Physician order forms, progress notes, and other forms are on charts.

* Places patient labels as needed, breaks down discharge charts, sorts and files records, and maintains the function of the fax machine, printers, and copier.

* Maintains established PAR levels and ensures appropriate supply and linen PAR levels are in OR suites and LDRs.

* Notifies the manager of low stock on special order items.

* Checks supplies for outdated items and removes them from stock.

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*Minimum Education:*

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Graduate of a Program in Surgical Technology preferred.

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*Required Skills:*

* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

*/Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville on all units./*

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*Required**Certifications/Licenses:*

* Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required.

*EEOC Statement:*

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

**Job:** **Nursing/Medical Assistant*

**Organization:** **SOVAH Health - Danville*

**Title:** *OB Technician PRN*

**Location:** *Virginia-Danville*

**Requisition ID:** *7455-13519*