OB Care Technician 2 - Obstetrics * Nights - 36hrs/wk

Shift: Nights (7p-7a) | FTE status: 0.9 | On-call: No | Weekends: Yes

About the role

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the OB Technician 2 provides basic nursing care to patients, functions as a scrub tech during a Cesarean Section, performs related tasks necessary to the functioning of the department, and is responsible for clerical and receptionist activities both in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider.
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or
  • Current enrollment (and continued progression) in a health science program required with completion of nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation preferred. Equivalent enrollment considered will include but is not limited to: Nursing School, Pre-PA School, Medical School, or closely related health science program, or
  • Equivalent experience. Equivalent experience considered will include but is not limited to: Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Medical First Responder, EMT, Nurse Tech, Resident Aid/Assistant, or LPN, or
  • Candidate should demonstrate a strong interest in healthcare, with a willingness to learn – employer-supported training will be provided.
• Surgical technologist certification, or successful completion of a surgical technologist program with eligibility for surgical technologist certification, preferred.
• Two years of experience in an acute clinical environment or experience in labor and delivery, preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Success in this role requires reliability, compassion, strong interpersonal skills, and emotional resilience to effectively support OB patients in sensitive, high-emotion situations.

Responsibilities

Surgery

• Assemble C-section charts.
• Set up surgical instruments, case carts, and suture types.
• Apply the principles of asepsis in setting up and maintaining the sterile field.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the sequence of events for Cesarean Section surgical procedure.
• Display working knowledge and dexterity in the use of required instrumentation and equipment including:
  • Bovie
  • Suction machine
  • Surgical Lights
  • Operating table
• Scrub on assigned c-sections, handle surgical instruments, sutures, sponges, etc., and anticipate the needs of the Obstetrician and assist as directed.
• Maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments, and is jointly responsible with circulating RN for ensuring that all are accounted for during and after the operation.
• Ensure correct distribution of specimens.
• Perform cleaning, stocking and set up of the OR. Also responsible for daily damp dusting of each OR.
• Remain calm and function competently during emergency surgeries.
• Order and ensure an adequate stock of patient care supplies, proper functioning, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

Triage

• Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulatory from ER to triage or from Triage to other locations within the hospital.
• Clean and stock triage bays.
• Maintain adequate supplies available.
• Perform QC on machines: Glucometers and Clintek.
• Conduct patient testing of urine using Clintek and patient testing of blood for glucose levels.
• Perform delegated nursing care of the triage patient including but not limited to vital signs, weight, blood glucose, nutrition, and removal of refuge.
• Scan documents to chart.

Labor and Delivery

• Set up delivery cart and be knowledgeable about types of sutures needed during a vaginal delivery.
• Apply the principles of asepsis when setting up and maintaining the field.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of the sequence of events for a Vaginal Delivery.
• Perform delegated nursing care of the labor and delivery patient including but not limited to vital signs, blood glucose, position changes, nutrition (passing fluids), and removal of refuge.
• Actively participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Perform QC on glucometer and patient testing of blood glucose levels.
• Order and ensure an adequate stock of patient care supplies, proper functioning, maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Ensure safe equipment operation.
• Transport patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens as needed.
• Perform terminal take down and cleaning and stocking of delivery room. Also responsible for daily damp dusting of the labor rooms.
• Attend and participate in in-services and meetings related to job description.
• Demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.

Mother/Baby

• Assist patients with ambulation and hygiene. Assist with incentive spirometer use.
• Perform perineal and catheter care. Removal of catheter on post-operative patients.
• Apply and remove ice bags.
• Apply and remove sequential compression devices.
• Transfer patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Perform infant baths.
• Change diapers on infants.
• Perform QC on glucometer and patient testing of blood glucose levels.
• Assist patients with nutrition, including passing snacks and fluids, ordering and maintaining nourishments for the department, performing intake and output, removing patient trays, bottle feeding infants, and documenting infant feedings.
• Obtain and document maternal weights and vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, SpO2, and respirations).
• Obtain and document infant weights, measurements, and vital signs (temperature, apical pulse, respirations).
• Perform newborn testing including Newborn Screens, Hearing Screens, Bilirubin Screens, CCHD screens, and complete applicable documentation.
• Obtain, label, and deliver specimens, including urine specimens and meconium.
• Other duties as delegated by RN.

Clerical

• Maintain current patient information to facilitate efficient and safe patient care delivery, including updating log books, updating patient information on the computer, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers with other departments as applicable.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned, including assembling Labor and Delivery charts, maintaining HUGS log book, Telergy, answering phones, making ID band kits, and scanning documents to chart.
• Assist internal and external customers who enter or call the department, including greeting and directing patients, visitors, and hospital personnel; receiving phone calls and directing them appropriately; answering patient call lights and directing the request appropriately; referring requests from patients and family to nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace for all members of the healthcare team to facilitate flow of patient care activities, including maintaining adequate quantities of forms, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist RN with transfer documentation printing for all maternal/neonatal transfers.

Equipment/Supplies and Infection Control

• Use equipment and supplies safely and appropriately, including operating electronic blood pressure cuffs, patient beds, checking and documenting refrigerator temperatures, and cleaning equipment between patient use.
• Maintain and stock patient rooms.
• Perform QC on glucometers.
• Function to control the spread of infection by using universal precautions, aseptic technique, bagging and disposing of soiled linens, and replacing full sharps containers.
• Perform damp dusting in high-risk areas per Infection Prevention recommendations.
• Maintain supplies on PPE carts for all isolation patients.

Miscellaneous

• Effectively communicate using Vocera, telephone system, and pneumatic tube system; answer patient call lights; report observations to the RN; keep the RN informed about care delivered. Use respectful, courteous, and professional behaviors in communicating with others.
• Perform other tasks appropriate to the scope of practice as delegated by the RN.
• Actively participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts.
• Attend and participate in in-services and meetings related to job role.
• Maintain current hospital mandatory education.
• Perform other related office duties and/or general clerical duties as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.