Obstetric Technician-Brick-Maternal Child-Full Time-Nights-Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health•Brick, NJ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Requirements

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
Certified Surgical Technician or Certified OB Technician (or provides evidence of meeting the requirements of the NJ Surgical Technology Certification law in effect as of 12/21/2011)

Responsibilities

Performs assigned duties under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. Demonstrates positive behavior and the ability to implement a plan of care. This position requires a multi skilled worker who will perform a variety of tasks related to the direct and indirect care of the antepartum and postpartum patient and in the maintenance of a clean and organized environment. The OB Technician is certified or grandfathered to work in the Surgical Suite.
Assists and supports nursing staff with provision of direct and indirect care to the patient. Follows the plan of care as directed by the RN
Orders and stocks all supplies for OR, PACU, Labor Rooms and related areas such as warmers, scrub sinks, OR ante-room. Maintains readiness of instruments and supplies for OR and vaginal deliveries.
Maintains sterile technique in the operative area including proper scrub, gown and glove techniques. Arranges the operative table appropriately. Passes instruments and maintains accurate sponge and instrument counts.
Assists surgeon in the operating room with procedures such as Cesarean Section, Hysterectomy, Dilation and Curettage, manual removal of placenta, and repair of cervical laceration.
Communicates patient information or potential problems to the nurse throughout the shift. Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition.
Exercises calm behavior and utilizes appropriate judgment while working in a team approach during emergency situations. Appropriately participates during crisis situations. Isolates and removes other patients and family members. Assists with and reassures patients and families. Stays with a patient in need.
Demonstrates appropriate use of and care for equipment and supplies. Follows procedures and ensures equipment is ready to use.
Provides for effective and safe patient/customer outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions.: Adheres to current NJ Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures, and promotes professional ethics/standards. Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of Ethics, the New Jersey Department of Health regulations.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.