OBS Tech I/OBS Tech II, OBS

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The OBS Tech performs a wide variety of clerical and nursing aide duties in the obstetrics unit, reporting to the Director of Maternal Child Health. Duties include assisting with phones, data collection, copying and faxing, completing birth certificates, ordering supplies, and other tasks assigned by the Director. The role also performs delegated nursing, environmental service, and food service duties to support hospitalized patients and promote their satisfaction. Duties must be completed accurately, in a timely manner, and professionally. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The posting lists pay ranges of $18.50–$24.41 for OBS Tech I and $20.00–$25.11 for OBS Tech II. Final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current AHA CPR certification.
Current CNA or MA certification; or a high school diploma and at least 75 hours in an accredited nursing program, including completion of the first rotation; or active EMT or Paramedic certification; or active Patient Care Technician/Assistant certification; or active Home Health Aide certification; or successful completion of a CNA program.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent word-processing and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Maternity experience preferred.
Experience with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support to clinical staff, including maintaining unit files, copying records, and preparing admission charts.
Under a nurse’s direction, arrange outside services such as ambulance services in a timely manner.
Prioritize tasks and patient care according to changing workloads, seek assistance when needed, and recognize emergency situations.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify or remove safety hazards.
Perform support functions for the manager or director as needed.
Distribute parent worksheets and assist with hospital worksheets for the birth certificate process.
Assist with electronic birth certificates when Medical Records is unable to perform the task.
Serve as a Notary Public as needed and coordinate weekly delivery of birth certificates to Gardner City Hall.
Maintain accurate statistics for monthly reports and audit records for appropriate charges, making corrections as needed.
Order supplies and register patients for childbirth classes.
Respond to patient call lights and assist patients with activities of daily care, including hygiene, toileting, nutrition, and ambulation.
Take newborn pictures and escort discharged patients out of the hospital.
Provide patient care under a licensed nurse’s direction and in accordance with standards of care, protocols, and established policies and procedures.
Document vital signs thoroughly, accurately, and on time.
Communicate timely and thorough patient information to the supervising licensed nurse and other members of the healthcare team.
Participate in learning for colleagues and self by attending educational programs and in-services and completing competencies.
Answer and transfer phone calls and respond to visitor requests for unit access; ensure appropriate visitor screening.
Under a Registered Nurse’s direction, assist with care of mothers and newborns, breastfeeding, postoperative care, and toileting needs.
Restock rooms, including the C-section room, and reorder stock according to unit needs.