OB Technician

OB Technician

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize work
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Active listening skills
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Skillful, calm, professional manner
• Ability to work with role development and changing job responsibilities
• Knowledge of hospital departmental structure
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to Labor and Delivery recommended

Responsibilities

• Performs scrubbing functions for cesarean sections, emergent hysterectomies, post partum tubal ligation, double set-ups, dilation and curettage procedures
• Prepares the OR/LDR suites with the required equipment to perform specific surgical procedures
• Maintains and orders supplies for the LDRs, surgical suites, triage, testing room, and recovery room
• Provides and supports the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care in the obstetrical setting
• Works with the surgical team under the direction of a registered nurse to provide care to the obstetrical patient during the intra-operative period
• Participates in activities conducive to the safety of patients and team members
• Provides support during emergent situations
• Attends shift report and reports off to the off-going Ob Technician
• Keeps up with the progress of each patient in relationship to responsibilities for set-up for vaginal delivery
• Removes dirty instruments from LDRs and Delivery rooms, rinsed and taken to decontamination room
• Takes photos and footprints of baby in a timely fashion as requested by the primary RN
• Assists in the transfer of patients to respective units
• Restocks LDRs and ensures that furniture and equipment are ready for patient use
• Documents actions consistent with established policies at ABMC
• Utilizes effective communication skills in relationship with other health care members
• Functions as a team member and assumes delegated responsibilities
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures
• Participates as a team member in providing feedback for areas needing improvement
• Participates in Unit and Department Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Provides other L&D duties as requested by charge nurses managers as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inventory, ordering and stocking