OB Technician
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Do not repeat job title. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate.
We need to parse the posting.
Job Type: Part Time/ Nights Shift: 12-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, Christmas holiday 2026
We have schedule info: Part Time/Nights, 12-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, Christmas holiday 2026. That's schedule details. So we can include a Schedule section.
Pay: Not mentioned. No pay info. So we should NOT include Pay section.
Benefits: There's a "Why join us" paragraph with benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental, vision; financial protection & PTO; financial & career growth; employee well-being; professional development. So we can include Benefits section.
About the role: There's introductory paragraph: "As an OB Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission..." Also "Your Experience Matters UP Health Systems- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health..." That's about the organization. Could be About the role or About the organization. We'll put About the role: description of role and mission.
Responsibilities: The "How You'll Contribute" and "Essential Function" list many duties. We'll put those under Responsibilities.
Requirements: The "What We Are Looking For" includes certification requirements: nurse aide training program, state MI Nursing Assistant certification, OR graduate of nursing school and MI LPN license, OR medical assistant program with CMA certification. Additional: high school diploma or equivalent, NRP certification within 3 months, BLS certification. Also organizational expectations (but those could be under Skills or Requirements). We'll treat those as Requirements.
Qualifications: Might overlap with Requirements. But we need to decide sections. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for those sections if they have real specific content. We have both Requirements and Qualifications content. The posting includes "What We Are Looking For" which is essentially qualifications. Also "Organizational Expectations" maybe skills/behaviors. Could treat Organizational Expectations as Skills or Requirements. Let's assign:
- About the role: intro paragraph about mission and role.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (the essential functions).
- Requirements: certification/education requirements (nurse aide training, MI Nursing Assistant cert, etc.) plus high school diploma, NRP, BLS.
- Skills: Organizational Expectations (behaviors, competencies) like demonstrates support of mission, adheres to ethics, flexibility, tact, etc.
- Benefits: benefits list.
- Schedule: shift details.
We should not include Pay.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to list items as - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose, use
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We need to extract the exact text? We should preserve substance but can rephrase? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Means we should not omit details, but we can rephrase? Safer to keep the original wording as much as possible, but we can format into lists.
Let's extract sections.
About the role: The paragraph after "Your Experience Matters UP Health Systems- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve."
We can keep that as a
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Responsibilities: The "How You'll Contribute" paragraph: "An OB Technician who excels in this role: Under the supervision of an RN or designee, performs basic care activities and administrative support for the Labor and Delivery department. OB Technicians will manage patient scheduling and charts". Then "Essential Function" list many items. We'll combine into a list.
We need to capture each duty as separate
- . Let's list them:
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Reports patient care needs accurately and concisely to the appropriate care team member.
- Orients patient and family to room, call bell and unit while creating a therapeutic relationship.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and employee information.
- Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as appropriate including transporting of patients throughout the hospital.
- Completes hourly rounding.
- Participate in bedside shift report and shift huddles.
- Assists in quality checks as designated (i.e. equipment temperature checks).
- Promotes the bonding process of the mother/baby and family unit.
- Supports the completion of the birth certificate process including collecting data from patients/family and sending to Health Information Management to meet required unit needs.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common area stocked, clean and orderly.
- Manages inventory and ordering for department.
- Checks supplied and inventory for expiration dates, weekly or as needed.
- Acts as an extra set of hands for the surgeon and first assistants for Cesarean sections: Hands out sterile instruments and supplies.
- Prepares surgical equipment, holds organs in place, or holds retractors, for caesarean section.
- Arranges equipment and assists in surgical operations.
- Helps prepare the operating room and the patient for a surgical procedure.
- Sets up the sterile back table with instruments needed for the operation and drapes the patient and surrounding areas with a sterile barrier before the procedure begins.
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates surgical field according to standards of care, policies and procedures, utilizing interpersonal, critical thinking and technical skills.
- Performs instrumentation, equipment set-up, and medication preparation according to established policy and procedures.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
That's a lot; we can keep them as list items.
Requirements: The "What We Are Looking For" paragraph: "Successful completion of nurse aide training program required with current State of Michigan Nursing Assistant certification required at hire or within 4 months of hire OR Graduate of Nursing School and Current Michigan LPN License required, or successful completion of Medical Assistant program required with current CMA certification required. Additional requirements include: High school diploma or equivalent required NRP certification required within 3 months of hire BLS certification"
We need to capture each as list items:
- Successful completion of nurse aide training program required.
- Current State of Michigan Nursing Assistant certification required at hire or within 4 months of hire.
- OR Graduate of Nursing School and Current Michigan LPN License required.
- OR successful completion of Medical Assistant program required with current CMA certification required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- NRP certification required within 3 months of hire.
- BLS certification required.
We should keep the OR logic but as separate items maybe.
Skills: Organizational Expectations list:
- Demonstrates support of the mission, vision, values, goals and general policies of UP Health System - Portage
- Adheres to the standards of professional ethics and handles confidential information in strict conformance with departmental and hospital policies
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to unexpected changes in the workload, emergencies, staffing and scheduling
- Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and professional attitude when relating with co-workers, patients, families and visitors
- Performs duties in a self-directed and cooperative manner with minimal need for supervision.
- Uses time constructively for maximum productivity
- Treats all co-workers, patients, families and visitors with consideration of their rights, cultural diversity, privacy, comfort and emotional needs.
- Serves as a patient advocate and fosters a work culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Attends all mandatory trainings and completes all required LifeTalent education assignments within a timely manner.
- Keeps updated regarding Portage's changes through meeting attendance and review of posted information; attend briefs, debriefs and huddles
- Abides by and references the Employee Handbook and other pertinent facility policies, including clinical, nonclinical, safety, and infection control
We'll list those.
Benefits: The "Why join us" paragraph after "We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers Comprehensive Benefits:" then list:
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
We'll list each as
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Schedule: The shift info: "Job Type: Part Time/ Nights Shift: 12-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, Christmas holiday 2026". We'll put as
maybe.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /. Use
for each section heading.
Let's construct:
About the role
Your Experience Matters UP Health Systems- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Reports patient care needs accurately and concisely to the appropriate care team member.
- Orients patient and family to room, call bell and unit while creating a therapeutic relationship.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and employee information.
- Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as appropriate including transporting of patients throughout the hospital.
- Completes hourly rounding.
- Participate in bedside shift report and shift huddles.
- Assists in quality checks as designated (i.e. equipment temperature checks).
- Promotes the bonding process of the mother/baby and family unit.
- Supports the completion of the birth certificate process including collecting data from patients/family and sending to Health Information Management to meet required unit needs.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common area stocked, clean and orderly.
- Manages inventory and ordering for department.
- Checks supplied and inventory for expiration dates, weekly or as needed.
- Acts as an extra set of hands for the surgeon and first assistants for Cesarean sections: Hands out sterile instruments and supplies.
- Prepares surgical equipment, holds organs in place, or holds retractors
. We need to extract the exact text? We should preserve substance but can rephrase? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." Means we should not omit details, but we can rephrase? Safer to keep the original wording as much as possible, but we can format into lists. Let's extract sections. About the role: The paragraph after "Your Experience Matters UP Health Systems- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve." We can keep that as a
. Responsibilities: The "How You'll Contribute" paragraph: "An OB Technician who excels in this role: Under the supervision of an RN or designee, performs basic care activities and administrative support for the Labor and Delivery department. OB Technicians will manage patient scheduling and charts". Then "Essential Function" list many items. We'll combine into a list. We need to capture each duty as separate
maybe. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /. Use
for each section heading.
Let's construct:
About the role
Your Experience Matters UP Health Systems- Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Reports patient care needs accurately and concisely to the appropriate care team member.
- Orients patient and family to room, call bell and unit while creating a therapeutic relationship.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and employee information.
- Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as appropriate including transporting of patients throughout the hospital.
- Completes hourly rounding.
- Participate in bedside shift report and shift huddles.
- Assists in quality checks as designated (i.e. equipment temperature checks).
- Promotes the bonding process of the mother/baby and family unit.
- Supports the completion of the birth certificate process including collecting data from patients/family and sending to Health Information Management to meet required unit needs.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common area stocked, clean and orderly.
- Manages inventory and ordering for department.
- Checks supplied and inventory for expiration dates, weekly or as needed.
- Acts as an extra set of hands for the surgeon and first assistants for Cesarean sections: Hands out sterile instruments and supplies.
- Prepares surgical equipment, holds organs in place, or holds retractors