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OB Technician – AMCSC Birthing Center
| Company | Advocate Health Care |
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| Location | Manitowoc, WI, USA |
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| Salary | $22.5 – $33.75 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
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Requirements
- Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.
- Basic computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
- Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
Responsibilities
- Assists with obstetrical procedures, including cesarean section, vaginal deliveries, vacuum extraction, forceps deliveries, tubal ligations, dilation and curettage (D&C), circumcisions, and emergency, OB-related abdominal hysterectomies.
- Scrubs for obstetrical procedures which includes applying aseptic surgical techniques to create/maintain sterile field, preparing materials equipment and supplies for surgical cases, assisting with gowning and gloving, draping of sterile area, and passing all instruments and supplies.
- Assists with delivery procedures. Prepares area in accordance with obstetric provider preference.
- Assists in direct patient care activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs.
- Serves as a resource for training technicians, RN staff and others in the use of equipment and procedures.
- Maintains stock of sterile, surgical supplies and instruments. Maintains the unit area in readiness for all types of emergencies.
- Maintains, cleans and stocks equipment.
- Reports and/or documents accurate and timely information regarding patient condition to the appropriate person.
- Collaborates with the operating room staff, clinical nurse specialist, educators and peers in preparation for equipment and procedure implementation and emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
