OB Care Technician 1 - Obstetrics Nights - 24hrs/wk

umhealthwest•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

The OB Care Technician 1 works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide basic nursing care to patients, perform tasks that support the functioning of the nursing department, and carry out clerical and receptionist activities. The role supports patients and newborns in mother-baby, nursery, and intermediate care nursery (ICN) settings, as well as departmental operations and infection control. The technician assists with patient mobility, hygiene, nutrition, monitoring, and testing; newborn care and screening; specimen handling; room and nursery preparation; and equipment and supply maintenance. The role also performs clerical tasks, helps coordinate patient information and transfers, responds to calls and requests, communicates observations and care delivered to the RN, and participates in maintaining a clean, safe, efficient work environment. Other duties are performed as delegated by the RN or assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet at least one of the following: current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification; current enrollment and continued progression in a health science program; equivalent experience; or demonstrated strong interest in healthcare and willingness to learn with employer-supported training.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider certification.
Reliability, compassion, strong interpersonal skills, and emotional resilience to support OB patients in sensitive, high-emotion situations.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a health science program with completion of a nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation; equivalent enrollment may include nursing school, pre-PA school, medical school, or a closely related health science program.
Equivalent experience such as Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Medical First Responder, EMT, Nurse Tech, Resident Aid/Assistant, or LPN.
Experience in obstetrics.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with ambulation, hygiene, incentive spirometer use, perineal and catheter care, and post-operative catheter removal.
Apply and remove ice bags and sequential compression devices, and transfer patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Perform infant baths and diaper changes.
Perform glucometer quality control and downloads, and test patient blood glucose levels.
Assist with patient nutrition, including passing snacks and fluids, maintaining departmental nourishments, recording intake and output, removing trays, bottle-feeding infants, and documenting infant feedings.
Obtain and document maternal weights and vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, SpO2, and respirations.
Obtain and document infant weights, measurements, and vital signs, including temperature, apical pulse, and respirations.
Perform newborn screens, hearing screens, bilirubin screens, and CCHD screens, and complete related documentation.
Obtain, label, and deliver specimens, including urine and meconium specimens.
Assist physicians during circumcisions by obtaining supplies, dressings, and instruments, and performing duties delegated by the nursery RN.
Assist the RN with ICN admissions by setting up equipment and IV and blood-draw supplies, obtaining specimens, and performing other delegated duties.
Clean, stock, and set up the nursery and ICN; maintain adequate supplies and equipment and ensure equipment is functioning, maintained, and clean.
Maintain current patient information, update log books and computer records, and coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with other departments as applicable.
Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, preparing patient clipboards and folders, and scanning documents into charts.
Greet and direct patients, visitors, and hospital personnel; route phone calls and patient call-light requests appropriately; and refer patient and family requests to nursing staff.
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace, including adequate quantities of forms, supplies, and equipment.
Assist the RN with printing transfer documentation for maternal and neonatal transfers.
Use equipment and supplies safely and appropriately, including electronic blood pressure cuffs, patient beds, oxygen flow meters and oxyhoods, suction equipment, and oxygen tanks.
Check and document refrigerator temperatures, clean equipment between patient use, dispose of suction canisters, and store and secure oxygen tanks for transport.
Maintain and stock postpartum rooms and the nursery, including patient cribs.
Control infection by using aseptic technique and standard precautions, bagging and disposing of soiled linen, and replacing full sharps containers.
Communicate effectively using paging, telephone, and pneumatic tube systems; answer call lights; report observations to the RN; keep the RN informed about care delivered; and maintain patient confidentiality.
Communicate respectfully, courteously, and professionally with others.
Perform other tasks within scope of practice as delegated by the RN, and other duties as assigned.
Participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment; attend and participate in role-related in-services and meetings; demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; and participate in temporary assignment measures.
Maintain current knowledge of departmental processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.