OB Technician PRN

About the role

An OB Technician who excels in this role facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures, provides care to obstetrical patients, performs clerical and secretarial support, and actively participates in committees to improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
• Provides care to obstetrical patients by functioning as a member of the surgical team performing scrub duties.
• Provides support to the unit by performing clerical, stocking, and transporting services when not functioning as a member of the surgical team.
• Responsible for patient registration.
• Answers call lights, telephones, and relays messages to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Aids in preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Practices aseptic technique; follows correct procedure for scrubbing prior to case.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Enters patient, departmental and supply charges in computer system on all L&D patients prior to discharge as documented on Charge Sheets by the RN.
• Makes up/assembles charts, ensures Physician order forms, progress notes and other forms are on charts.
• Places patient labels as needed, breaks down discharge charts, sorts and files records, and maintains function of fax machine, printers, and copier.
• Maintains established PAR levels and ensures appropriate supply and linen PAR levels are in OR suites and LDRs.
• Notifies manager of low stock on special order items.
• Checks supplies for outdated items and removes from stock.
• Participates in committees to improve patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Operating room experience required for position.
• Graduate of a Program in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Medical Assistant or CNA with Registered Scrub Tech License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Shift Differentials.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• 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.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Shift differentials.
• Financial protection and PTO.
• Financial and career growth opportunities.
• Employee well-being programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$24.96-$37.83 hourly wage.

Schedule

PRN Varied Shifts.