OB Technician - Night and Day shifts
About The Position
Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for women of childbearing age and their newborn. Performs surgical scrub role which includes performing any combination of tasks before, during and after surgery to assist the surgical team. Performs the duties of scrub technician providing the surgeon with correct instruments and equipment maintaining the integrity of the sterile field. Counts sponges and instruments during cases with circulating nurse and applies sterile dressing at completion of procedure. Collects specimens and delivers as necessary. Cleans operating room, instruments, equipment according to established procedures and restocks room for the next procedure on a timely basis. Disposes of hazardous medical wastes according to OSHA standards. Maintains skill level to scrub for C-Sections and other department approved surgical procedures. Selects and prepares supplies, equipment, and instruments for surgical procedures. Assists patients with personal care needs such as bathing, use of bedpan, positioning, and answering call light. Performs procedures such as thermal applications, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, and bed making. Obtains, point of care testing, scaled weights, and reports obvious abnormalities to the appropriate RN. Transports medications that are not controlled substances.
Requirements
- Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- BLS – Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Previous patient care experience or completion of one nursing clinical rotation preferred
Nice To Haves
- OB Technician experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for women of childbearing age and their newborn.
- Performs surgical scrub role which includes performing any combination of tasks before, during and after surgery to assist the surgical team.
- Performs the duties of scrub technician providing the surgeon with correct instruments and equipment maintaining the integrity of the sterile field.
- Counts sponges and instruments during cases with circulating nurse and applies sterile dressing at completion of procedure.
- Collects specimens and delivers as necessary.
- Cleans operating room, instruments, equipment according to established procedures and restocks room for the next procedure on a timely basis.
- Disposes of hazardous medical wastes according to OSHA standards.
- Maintains skill level to scrub for C-Sections and other department approved surgical procedures.
- Selects and prepares supplies, equipment, and instruments for surgical procedures.
- Assists patients with personal care needs such as bathing, use of bedpan, positioning, and answering call light.
- Performs procedures such as thermal applications, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, and bed making.
- Obtains, point of care testing, scaled weights, and reports obvious abnormalities to the appropriate RN.
- Transports medications that are not controlled substances.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
