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 obstetrics patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), performs tasks that support the functioning of the nursing department, and carries out clerical and receptionist activities. The role supports mother-baby and nursery care, including patient and infant hygiene, mobility, nutrition, measurements, vital signs, testing, specimen handling, and department setup. It also supports safe patient flow through record maintenance, communication, equipment and supply management, and infection-control practices. The position is scheduled for nights at 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), with weekends required and no on-call duty. The technician must be reliable, compassionate, interpersonally skilled, and emotionally resilient when supporting OB patients in sensitive, high-emotion situations. The technician works under RN supervision and performs other duties delegated by the RN or assigned by management, within the scope of practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or current enrollment with continued progression in a health science program, or 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

Completion of a nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation for candidates enrolled in a health science program.
Equivalent enrollment may include nursing school, pre-PA school, medical school, or a closely related health science program.
Equivalent experience may include work as a medical assistant, paramedic, medical first responder, EMT, nurse tech, resident aide/assistant, or LPN.
Experience in obstetrics.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with ambulation and hygiene; provide incentive spirometer assistance, perineal and catheter care, catheter removal for postoperative patients, and application or removal of ice bags and sequential compression devices.
Transfer patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Perform infant baths, change infant diapers, and bottle-feed infants; document infant feedings.
Perform glucometer quality control and patient blood glucose testing.
Assist patients with nutrition by passing snacks and fluids, ordering and maintaining departmental nourishments, recording intake and output, and removing patient trays.
Obtain and document maternal weights and vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respirations.
Obtain and document infant weights, measurements, and vital signs, including temperature, apical pulse, and respirations.
Perform and document newborn screens, hearing screens, bilirubin screens, and CCHD screens.
Obtain, label, and deliver specimens, including urine specimens and meconium.
Assist physicians during circumcisions by obtaining supplies, dressings, and instruments and completing tasks delegated by the nursery RN.
Assist the RN with ICN admissions by setting up necessary equipment and IV and blood-draw supplies, obtaining specimens, and completing other delegated duties.
Clean, stock, and set up the nursery and ICN; maintain adequate supplies and equipment in the nursery and mother-baby area.
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 to the chart.
Greet and direct patients, visitors, and hospital personnel; answer and appropriately direct phone calls and patient call lights; 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 by 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, refrigerators, and oxygen tanks.
Check and document refrigerator temperatures; clean equipment between patient use; store oxygen tanks and secure them for patient transport.
Maintain and stock postpartum rooms and the nursery, including patient cribs; perform glucometer quality control and downloads.
Follow infection-control practices, including aseptic technique and universal or standard precautions; bag and dispose of soiled linen and replace 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, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Communicate respectfully, courteously, and professionally with others.
Actively help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment; attend and participate in role-related in-services and meetings.
Demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns, help resolve 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.
Perform other duties appropriate to the scope of practice as delegated by the RN and other duties as assigned.