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

University of Michigan Health-West•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

The OB Care Technician 1 provides basic nursing care to obstetric patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), performs tasks that support the nursing department, and handles clerical and receptionist activities. The role supports patients in the mother-baby and nursery areas, including assisting with patient and infant care, testing, documentation, department stocking, equipment handling, and infection control. Success requires reliability, compassion, strong interpersonal skills, and emotional resilience when supporting patients in sensitive, high-emotion situations. This is a night position, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., at 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Weekends are required; on-call work is not required. The technician performs other duties appropriate to the scope of practice as delegated by an 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 with continued progression in a health science program; equivalent experience; or demonstrated strong interest in healthcare and willingness to learn through employer-supported training.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider certification.
Reliability, compassion, strong interpersonal skills, and emotional resilience.
Ability to perform duties within the scope of practice and as delegated by an RN.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation is preferred for candidates enrolled in a health science program.
Experience in obstetrics is preferred.
Equivalent health-science program enrollment may include nursing school, pre-PA school, medical school, or a closely related program.
Equivalent experience may include Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Medical First Responder, EMT, Nurse Tech, Resident Aid/Assistant, or LPN experience.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with ambulation and 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 quality control on glucometers and test postpartum and/or nursery patients’ blood glucose levels.
Assist patients with nutrition, including passing snacks and fluids, ordering and maintaining department 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 testing, including newborn, hearing, bilirubin, and CCHD screens, and complete applicable documentation.
Obtain, label, and deliver specimens, including urine and meconium specimens.
Assist physicians during circumcisions by obtaining supplies, dressings, and instruments and performing tasks delegated by the nursery RN.
Assist RNs with ICN admissions by setting up equipment and IV and blood-draw supplies, obtaining specimens, and completing other delegated duties.
Clean, stock, and set up the nursery and ICN; maintain supplies and equipment in the nursery and mother-baby areas, including ensuring adequate stock and proper equipment functioning, maintenance, and cleaning.
Maintain current patient information, update log books and computer records, and coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with other departments as applicable.
Perform assigned clerical duties, including answering phones, preparing patient clipboards and folders, and scanning documents to the chart.
Assist internal and external customers by greeting and directing people, appropriately handling and directing phone calls, answering patient call lights, and referring 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 operating electronic blood pressure cuffs and patient beds; setting up oxygen flow meters, oxyhoods, and suction equipment; disposing of suction canisters; checking and documenting refrigerator temperatures; cleaning equipment between patient uses; and storing and securing oxygen tanks for transport.
Maintain and stock postpartum rooms and the nursery, including patient cribs.
Perform glucometer quality control and downloads.
Help control infection by using aseptic technique, following universal/standard precautions, bagging and disposing of soiled linen, and replacing full sharps containers.
Communicate effectively using the unit paging, telephone, and pneumatic tube systems; answer patient call lights; report observations to the RN; keep the RN informed about care delivered; maintain confidentiality; and communicate respectfully and professionally.
Participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment; attend and participate in role-related in-services and meetings; demonstrate flexibility with staffing patterns and conflict resolution; and participate in temporary assignment measures.
Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.