Obstetrical Technician

Sutter Health-posted 3 months ago
$35 - $42/Yr
Full-time
Berkeley, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
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Directly supports the labor and delivery team during routine, emergency, or cesarean deliveries. Responsible for preparing the sterile field for labor and delivery, including the setup of sterile instruments, assisting surgeons in gowning and gloving, and draping patients for surgery. When necessary, assist the surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons' needs during course of surgery. Supports the functionality of the department by distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or may help orient other staff to the department.

  • Cares for patients through various phases of obstetric and perinatal care, including monitoring patients, prepping them for surgery and assisting physicians in the delivery process.
  • Assists physicians in routine or emergency labors and deliveries and is able to quickly understand and anticipate the needs of surgeons during various procedures.
  • Establishes and maintains a sterile field, including sterile tables, tools, and patient draping.
  • Selects and prepares necessary supplies and equipment for each Labor and Delivery procedure and checks for working order.
  • Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
  • May perform clerical tasks such as retrieving, entering and revising patient electronic health records.
  • Prepares and completes accurate documentation related to supply inventory and orders new supplies when necessary.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, ensuring the operating room is clean before and after procedures.
  • Inspects and calibrates equipment accordingly for proper operation and records the quality control (QC) results, reporting any malfunctions to the supervisor.
  • Maintains strictest confidence of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
  • Performs quality work in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient safety and care.
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or military training as a scrub tech
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
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