OB Tech

Responsibilities

• Assists with obstetrical procedures, including cesarean section, vaginal deliveries, vacuum extraction, forceps deliveries, tubal ligations, dilation and curettage (D&C), circumcisions, and emergency OB-related abdominal hysterectomies.
• Maintains knowledge of setups for each procedure.
• Scrubs for obstetrical procedures, including applying aseptic surgical techniques to create and maintain a sterile field, preparing materials, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases, assisting with gowning and gloving, draping of sterile areas, and passing instruments and supplies.
• Assists with delivery procedures and prepares the area in accordance with obstetric provider preference.
• Assists in direct patient care activities of daily living, comfort, and safety needs.
• Serves as a resource for training technicians, RN staff, and others in the use of equipment and procedures.
• Maintains stock of sterile surgical supplies and instruments and ensures the unit area is ready for all types of emergencies.
• Maintains, cleans, and stocks equipment.
• Reports and documents accurate and timely information regarding patient condition to the appropriate person.
• Collaborates with operating room staff, clinical nurse specialists, educators, and peers in preparation for equipment and procedure implementation and emergency situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including principles of growth and development over the life span.

Requirements

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Advanced training beyond high school that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.
• Within 12 months, complete an OB Technician course at an accredited school of learning.
• Basic computer skills, including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, use of electronic mail, and electronic medical records systems.
• Successfully complete on-the-job training.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. overhead, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must be able to push or pull 100 lbs.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts and machines.
• Will be required to wear protective clothing.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood, and body fluids hazards on a continuing basis.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during a work shift.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.