OB Technician

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

6h•$38 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Under medical supervision, the OB Technician supports safe and effective invasive surgical procedures by ensuring operating rooms and Labor/Delivery/Recovery (LDR) areas are safe, properly stocked, and equipped, and that procedures are conducted to maximize patient safety. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the technician performs routine patient-care duties, collects, records, and reports patient data, and provides or assists with activities of daily living for patients and families. After documented instruction and competency evaluation, the technician sets up and scrubs for specified obstetrical procedures. The role also includes maintaining aseptic technique, preparing rooms for emergency procedures, cleaning and handling instruments, stocking supplies, checking equipment, maintaining oxygen therapy equipment, and supporting unit education and team goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six months of directly related work experience.
RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support or Basic Life Support certification by the American Heart Association.
Ability and willingness to learn new skills and work as a team member.
Ability to be flexible in assignments and work different shifts if required.
Customer-service skills for interactions with patients, families, and staff, including in high-volume and stressful situations.
Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations.
Effective problem-solving, workflow, organizational, and productivity skills.
Ability to provide appropriate care while considering individual age, culture, and developmental needs, and to follow departmental care policies and procedures.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of basic nursing and medical terminology.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
Knowledge of the location, operation, and maintenance of common unit equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of the employee's role in emergency response.
Knowledge of unit practices and procedures for infection control, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

After documented instruction and competency evaluation, set up and scrub for cesarean sections, postpartum tubal ligations, cervical cerclage, dilation and curettage, and emergency abdominal hysterectomies.
Practice aseptic technique according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
Ensure C-section rooms are ready for emergency procedures.
Remove instruments from LDR and/or C-section rooms, rinse, count, and soak them in appropriate containers.
Maintain a clean, safe, and functional work environment.
Restock operating room suites and LDRs with supplies as required.
Correctly check and stock epidural carts and anesthesia machines.
Arrange for replacement or repair of malfunctioning equipment and instruments.
Set up and maintain oxygen therapy equipment.
Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies in assigned utility rooms.
Perform and/or assist with treatments and procedures.
Collect, record, and report patient data in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide or assist patients and families with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, and using the toilet.
Support unit and team goals and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and educational programs as required.
Follow Medical Center House and Telephone Standards.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, Service Standards, Code of Conduct, Joint Commission requirements, and applicable safety, quality, patient-rights, and compliance practices.