OB Technician

Lifepoint Health • Kennewick, WA

4h • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

An OB Technician who excels in this role: Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. Provides care to obstetrical patients by functioning as a member of the surgical team performing scrub duties. Provides support to the unit by performing clerical, stocking, and transporting services when not functioning as member of surgical team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Operating room experience required for position
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Program in Surgical Technology preferred
• Medical Assistant or CNA with Registered Scrub Tech License

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient registration.
• Answers call lights, telephones, and relays messages to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs as well as anticipates needs of surgeon; passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Practices aseptic technique; follows correct procedure for scrubbing prior to case.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Performs patient registrations; verifies patient graphics and insurance information.
• Enters patient, departmental and supply charges in computer system on all L&D patients prior to discharge as documented on Charge Sheets by the RN.
• Provides clerical/secretarial support to department, i.e., makes up/assembles charts, ensures Physician order forms, progress notes and other forms are on charts.
• Places patient labels as needed, breaks down discharge charts, sorts and files records, and maintains function of fax machine, printers, and copier.
• Maintains established PAR levels and ensures appropriate supply and linen PAR levels are in OR suites and LDRs.
• Notifies manager of low stock on special order items.
• Checks supplies for outdated items and removes from stock.
• Actively participates in committees to improve patient care.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Shift Differentials.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED