Obstetric Technician I

About the role

Assist medical and nursing staff during labor and delivery procedures. Provides direct patient care to mother and baby as directed by the registered nurse. Responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the labor and delivery rooms and that they are fully prepared. Department: Family Birth Place.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and support to mothers and newborns as directed by the RN.
• Ensures that delivery and operating rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to deliveries, including sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Provides delivery assistance under the direction of the RN that may include coaching mother with breathing and pushing.
• May process, label and send specimens to the lab.
• Sets up, scrubs and supports members of the team during deliveries and caesarean sections.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) months of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification, Canadian equivalent.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in surgical technology.
• One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Part-time, night shift (7:00 pm – 7:00 am), 48 hours per bi‑weekly pay period. Weekends required; no on‑call duty.

Requisition ID: 26011435