Lead Obstetrical Technician

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

9d•$39 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Under medical supervision, the Lead Obstetrical (OB) Technician functions as a lead member of the patient care support team. The Lead Obstetrical Technician facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures; ensuring that the operating room or Labor/Delivery/Recovery (LDR) is safe, the rooms are properly stocked with supplies, that equipment functions properly, and that the procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN), performs routine patient care duties such as collecting, recording and reporting patient data in a timely and accurate manner. The Lead Obstetrical Technician trains and coordinates the work of others and works closely with the assigned supervisor to ensure effective functioning of the unit.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support or Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)
Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager.
Ability and willingness to be taught/learn new skills.
Ability to be a team player.
Ability to be flexible in assignment and able to work different shifts if required.
Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations.
Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources. Is productive in workflow, skills and organization.
Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
Ability to provide care as needed and as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of basic nursing and medical terminology.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the unit.
Knowledge of role in emergency response and of general safety procedures e.g.patient precautionary care during delivery and surgery
Knowledge of unit practices, and procedures regarding infection control and health and safety.

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Patient Care Manager or Assistant Patient Care Manager, is partially accountable for work product of others including assigning work, assessing workflows and making recommendations for improvements, checking work for timeliness and accuracy, establishing work standards, scheduling work, and providing input to management actions.
Responsible for leading and coordinating the technical tasks of a multi-faceted patient care unit to ensure both a smoothly functioning unit and good patient relations. Functions as the lead source person with regards to department/hospital policies and procedures.
After documented instruction and competency evaluation: sets-up and scrubs for procedures; vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, postpartum tubal ligations, cervical cerclage, dilatation and curettage, dilatation and evacuation, emergency abdominal hysterectomies, amnio infusion and any other specialist procedure for the obstetric patient
Practices aseptic technique according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
Assures the C-Section rooms are ready for emergency procedures.
Removes instruments from Labor and Delivery Room (LDR) and/or C-section room, rinses, counts and soaks instruments in appropriate containers.
Maintains a clean, safe and functional work environment.
Restocks operating rooms and LDRs with supplies as required.
Assures replacement or repair of malfunctioning equipment and instruments.
Sets up and maintains oxygen therapy equipment. including changing tanks.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies in utility rooms as assigned.
Assists with treatments and procedures.
Handles specimens and medications using correct technique and according to the departmental policy and procedure.
Assists with transfer of patients from Labor & Delivery if transport team is not available.
Supports the development of unit/team goals and actively participates in unit staff meetings, in-services, and educational programs as required.
Orients, trains and coordinates the work of others and works closely with the assigned supervisor to ensure the efficient functioning of the unit.
May be assigned small projects under the direction of the management team