OB Technician, Full-Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine • Harvey, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Obstetrics (OB) Technician at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital participates in the intra-operative care of patients in the LDRP/OR suites, specifically those undergoing C-Sections and PPTLs, under the leadership of the Director/Manager of Patient Care Services and direction of the Registered Nurse(s). The role involves assisting Labor nurses with delivery setups, coaching during deliveries, providing post-delivery patient care, and assisting obstetricians as needed. Additionally, the OB Technician acts as the phlebotomist for the obstetrical unit, collecting blood specimens from all patients (labor, delivered, and newborn), and performs infant hearing tests on newborns in compliance with Illinois law. This is a 100% onsite opportunity.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Successfully completed medical terminology course and phlebotomy program. Completion of phlebotomy program must be completed before 6 months of hired date.
• Successfully completed OB Scrub program
• CNA or Medical Assistant

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program or certification by one of the following accrediting bodies: ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists), NCCLS (This is the legal name used to stand for National Committee Clinical Laboratory Standards), NPA (National Phlebotomy Association), ASCLS (American Society for Clinical Laboratory scientists), NCA (National Certifying Agency)
• Surgical Scrub Experience

Responsibilities

• Anticipates the needs of obstetricians surgeons, passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner. (The majority of time is spent standing.) The OBT is primarily responsible for maintaining the sterile field, being constantly vigilant that all members of the team adhere to aseptic technique
• OBTs act as assistants by holding retractors, instruments, suctions and cuts sutures as directed by the surgeon
• Removes all delivery equipment after delivery of infant, assuring all equipment room is cleaned and processed according to Infection Control Guidelines
• Assists RN during the post-delivery care of patients and newborn by providing clean environment, assisting patients ambulating after delivery, instructing on perinatal care, assisting patients with breast-feeding, and performing initial newborn bath using skill with regard to hypothermal regulation
• Contributes information regarding patient condition, needs and goals and information that may assist with discharge planning
• Performs physician-ordered venipuncture (blood draws) for blood specimen collection in patients, under the work direction of the Registered Nurse(s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees