OB Tech-FT Nights

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Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the OB Technician is responsible for providing assistance to nursing staff, performing patient care activities as delegated by a RN, and maintaining patient care supplies.

This position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Maintains and prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures. Obtains and sets up sterile field with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs under the direction of the physician during operative procedures to prepare the patient's abdomen, drape the sterile field, and pass instrumentation.
• Performs appropriate instrument counts with RN circulator.
• Operates stapling device at the request of, and under the direct supervision of, the physician approximating skin closure.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and maintains highest standard of sterile techniques during procedure.
• Prepares instruments for terminal sterilization after use. Performs patient support duties under the direction of a RN, which may include, but are not limited to: Performs venipuncture and starts IVs; Obtains vital signs, weights, and/or blood glucose; Collects, labels, and transports specimens; Assists with ambulation, toileting, and/or bathing and linen changes; Inserts foley catheter and monitors input/output; Assists with newborn screening, and provides oral feeding and diapering to babies, as appropriate
• Documents all care provided to the patient in the medical record.
• Prepares the delivery table and attends deliveries.
• Performs clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to: order entry, patient charges, registration of newborns, answering telephone, and opening the door for visitors.
• Communicates patient needs to nursing staff.
• Prepares room for circumcision, and prepares the instruments for sterilization after use.
• Orders and maintains appropriate amounts of patient care supplies for the department.
• Stocks patient rooms per established par levels.
• Assists with patient transports, as needed.
• Collaborates with the health care team by participating in the coordination of services, and contributes to the continuous Performance Improvement process.
• Maintains own Competency Notebook with current Human Resources requirements. Participates in educational programs and clinical experience to broaden individual knowledge base.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Scrub Tech training, or EMT certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• NRP certification required within 6 months of hire.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.