New grad, perioperative program, and pregnant... Help!

[Kcc182]

So I will cut to the chase; I am 3 months pregnant and have a promising interview for a perioperative position. But there is a 6-month perioperative training component. This is a dream job for me, but I am so torn if I should tell the employer that I am pregnant at the time of the interview. Or (if ) at the time of acceptance? Or when? I am just so scared to loose this opportunity.
 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Legally, they cannot discriminate against you for pregnancy. I would recommend searching this forum, as pregnancy and starting a job has come up several times.

However, there are some precautions that pregnant staff need to be cognizant in the OR, so you may need to disclose your pregnancy sooner rather than later. X-ray may require additional monitoring. One employer I was with required staff to submit in writing notification of a pregnancy as soon as the staff knew. They then provided the staff with a second x-ray badge to be worn under the lead to monitor exposure to baby. Bone cement may be another issue.