OB Technician

About the role

Serves as unit secretary for the OB unit. Assists RNs with patient care within scope by assisting with transport, ambulation and other patient care duties.

Responsibilities

• Answers the phone and intercom promptly and courteously, assisting individuals if possible.
• Maintains patient census, bed boards, and room assignments.
• Logs mother and baby information and tag numbers.
• Maintains the communication booklet.
• Records and types monthly meeting minutes.
• Assists with ordering department supplies.
• Completes daily unit stock list and stocks blanket warmer and IV trays.
• Enters vital signs, orders patient diets in the electronic medical record.
• Completes online birth scores.
• Keeps all nurse stations clean and orderly and hallways free of clutter.
• Generalized department cleaning including removal of excess trash and linen within the department.
• Replace sharps containers as needed.
• Assists with room setup for deliveries and circumcisions, as well as clean up.
• Cleans isolette after C-sections and return to OR.
• Transports labeled specimens to the lab.
• Maintains accurate records of care provided.
• Escorts mother and infant to vehicle at discharge with documentation completed.
• Makes follow-up calls to patients and schedule appointments as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred qualifications include Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Surgical Technologist.
• One year of patient care experience.