Job Summary
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, the facility has been serving northern the facility County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
Provides assistance in providing patient care during labor, delivery and recovery. Performs surgical scrub duties, maintains acceptable levels of supplies, and provides turnover of patient areas. Assists in the operating room with obstetrics related surgery. Assists with patient care before and after surgery. This position is represented by SEIU.
Education And Work Experience
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Qualifications & Requirements
- Surgical Technician or Obstetrical Technician certification: Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License / Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Department Specific License / Certifications
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA): Required
Key Responsibilities
Assists in preparation of patient rooms. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedure utilizing aseptic technique, and checking integrity of sterile packaging. Assists the surgical team during operative procedures, providing needed supplies and instruments in a timely manner. Participates in the timeout on each case. Assist nursing staff in deliveries as directed by nurse: preparation, positioning, transports, transfer and discharge of patient. Collects urinalysis (UA) specimens. Takes and records maternal vital signs, weight, height and intake & output (I&O) measurements. Performs personal care services and assists with activities of daily living for patients in providing general care. Prepares, positions, transports, transfers and discharges patient. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
The facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. The facility participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.