Obstetrical Technician

About the role

Natividad is currently accepting applications for Obstetrical (OB) Technician positions. Under close supervision, this incumbent assists surgeons and nurses in specialized patient care and treatment in the Labor and Delivery Unit.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons and registered nurses in obstetrical operations including cesarean sections, D&C's, BTL's, etc., by performing scrub nurse duties which include selecting and passing appropriate sterile instruments as needed.
• Performs operating room duties including transporting, positioning, draping, and skin preparation of patients according to A.O.R.N. standards.
• Collections, prepares, and stores specimens obtained during surgery and newborn delivery and logs according to policy.
• Facilitates the use of solutions and medications on the surgical field by appropriately preparing them according to physician's order and preparing documentation.
• Maintains a record of items used in each surgical procedure and participates in surgical counts per policy.
• Disinfects operating room and labor and delivery room, surgical instruments and equipment and prepares for sterilization.
• Prepares room for next procedure/delivery.
• Participates in the requisitioning, storing and issuing of supplies and stocking ensuring outdates supplies are discarded and equipment in in working order at all times.
• Performs duties of a nursing assistant including monitoring and recording patient vital signs, assisting patients with personal hygiene, meds, back rubs, etc.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties including receptionist functions, transcribing orders, assembling discharge charts, answering phones, and entering data in computer.

Requirements

• Thorough Knowledge Of Aseptic techniques and methods.
• Utilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Gowning, scrubbing, and gloving procedure.
• Utilization and maintenance of Labor and Delivery instruments and equipment.
• Universal precautions for handling blood and body fluids.
• Working Knowledge of: Safety practices including proper body mechanics; Basic nursing care within the scope of practice for a Certified Nursing Assistant; medical terminology; data entry.
• Skills and Abilities to: Assist physicians and nurses during an operation; Account for all surgical instruments and equipment used during an operation or procedure; Organize and maintain clinical and surgical records and charts; Transcribe and enter orders accurately; Observe and record observations of patients; Perform vital signs accurately; assist patients with personal hygiene; Act quickly and efficiently in emergencies; Work cooperatively with physicians, nurses, patients, and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a training program as an Obstetrical Technician OR Experience: One year of experience assisting physicians in obstetrical surgeries and deliveries in an acute care hospital.

Conditions of Employment

• All incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• The County of Monterey will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Eligible List

Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application.