Obstetrical Technician Labor & Delivery Full Time Nights

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

2d•$32 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Obstetrical Technician, under direction and supervision of an RN, will perform selected activities in the L&D unit directly related to preparing and scrubbing for cesarean sections; preparing and maintaining anesthesia supplies and the equipment in the Labor & Delivery Department. Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency.
Six (6) months Surgical Tech or OB Tech experience required
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English language
Ability to work as a valued team member
Problem identification and resolution skills
Effective organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, physicians and ancillary staff.
Knowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty.
Understands any age-related patient needs
Strong computer skills
Strong attention to detail
Basic clerical skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of scrub technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with setting the patient up in their room, may admit patient, pick up from ER.
Provides comfort measures-ice chips, changes under pads, helps with patient positing and serves and retrieves meal trays as appropriate.
Prepares for delivery by setting up delivery table, assures baby table and all supplies are readily available and functioning. Sets up baby cribs and radiant warmers in nursery.
Transfers stable mother and newborn from L/D to Maternal/Child.
Transports well newborn from mother’s room to nursery. Takes baby pictures
Stocks LDRP rooms and nursery. Orders supplies for Maternal/Child Department as needed.
Prepares and passes instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies needed in the operative procedure and maintains a correct count. Assists the L/D staff during delivery as directed.
Assists in care of specimens, and ensures specimen is delivered to lab.
Assists with the clean-up, restocking of supplies and sterilization or room post birth.
Responsible for daily maintenance of anesthesia and equipment. Check anesthesia carts and epidural carts for appropriate supply levels and ensures equipment is in working order.
Performs basic clerical functions as assigned.
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions