OBS Tech I/OBS Tech II, OBS

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

2d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The OB Tech performs a wide variety of clerical and nursing aide duties in the maternal-child health unit. Duties include assisting with phones, data collection, copying and faxing, birth certificate processing, supply ordering, and other tasks assigned by the Director. The role also includes delegated nursing, environmental service, and food service duties to support hospitalized patients and enhance their satisfaction. The employee is responsible for completing duties accurately, promptly, and professionally. The OB Tech reports to the Director of Maternal Child Health.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Current AHA CPR certification.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent word-processing and computer skills.
Required behavioral attributes: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer-service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking, and information seeking.

Nice To Haves

Maternity experience.
Experience with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provides clerical support to clinical staff, including maintaining unit files, copying records, and preparing admission charts.
Under a nurse’s direction, arranges outside services such as ambulance transportation in a timely manner.
Prioritizes tasks and patient care in response to changing workloads, seeks assistance when needed, and recognizes emergencies.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment and identifies or removes safety hazards.
Performs support functions for the manager or director as needed.
Distributes parent worksheets and helps complete hospital worksheets for the birth certificate process.
Assists with electronic birth certificate processing when Medical Records is unable to perform it.
Acts as a Notary Public as needed.
Coordinates weekly delivery of birth certificates to Gardner City Hall.
Maintains accurate statistics for monthly reports.
Audits records for appropriate charges and makes corrections as needed.
Orders supplies and registers patients for childbirth classes.
Responds to patient call lights and assists with activities of daily care, including hygiene, toileting, nutrition, and ambulation.
Takes newborn photographs and escorts discharged patients out of the hospital.
Provides patient care under a licensed nurse’s direction and in accordance with standards of care, practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures.
Documents vital signs thoroughly, promptly, and accurately.
Provides timely and thorough patient information to the supervising licensed nurse and other healthcare team members.
Participates in learning for colleagues and self by attending educational programs and in-services and completing competencies.
Answers and transfers phone calls, responds to visitor requests for unit access, and ensures appropriate visitor screening.
Under the Registered Nurse’s direction, assists with care of the mother and newborn, breastfeeding, post-operative care, and toileting needs.
Restocks rooms, including the C-section room, as needed.
Reorders stock based on unit needs.
May perform other job-related duties beyond those listed.