ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate with additional education and/or experience in the medical field. Is able to scrub for cesarean sections. Demonstrated competence in patient care situations. ORGANIZATION: Works under the direction of the Unit Manager of Maternity. May also receive instructions from the CNS, shift coordinators, charge nurses and other RN's. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Accountable for direct and indirect service rendered to patients and families under RN supervision. Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills, including but not limited to: V/S, newborn hearing screenings, direct patient care under RN supervision, surgical scrubbing, assisting with circumcision set up and care, and unit clerk clerical functions. Understands and demonstrates application of sterile technique in the role of surgical scrub technician Assumes all unit clerk duties as a relief staff. Performs duties of supplying and restocking unit items. Performs housekeeping duties in lieu of housekeeping staff; performs cleaning tasks on specific equipment following manufacturers and hospital guidelines. Cleans and reorders instruments and maintains par levels. Maintains quality controls and monitors compliance with quality assurance requirements as assigned. Assists with the medication storage, stocking, transportation, and checking of expiration dates as delegated. Utilizes department tools for documentation according to established guidelines. Uses only hospital-approved abbreviations. Writes legibly at all times. Uses critical thinking skills and exercises prudent judgment in responding to crisis situations. Has clear understanding of scrub performance and can respond, set up Operating Room and assist doctor in most expedient manner in crisis situation.