Obstetrics Technician (OB Tech), Labor and Delivery, Full Time, Days

UC Health • West Chester, OH

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About The Position

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the Obstetrics Technician assists with basic patient care in an obstetrical setting. The role supports patient safety and comfort by assisting with routine clinical tasks, observing and reporting changes in patient condition, and helping meet patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and age-specific needs. Clinical procedures are performed under the supervision of an RN who has assessed the patient and delegated appropriate tasks.

West Chester Hospital is part of UC Health, an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical care with research and teaching. The system includes hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory services, and specialized institutes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of 80 hours of State Tested Nurse Aide Training, or 40 hours of Acute Medical-Surgical Training, Specialty Training, and Hospital Specific Training, or enrollment in an NLN-accredited RN program with successful completion of one Medical-Surgical or other acute rotation.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
• No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Operating Room experience.
• State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Use population-appropriate communication.
• Perform clinical care tasks as assigned or delegated by an RN under the required supervision.
• Make observations as directed by the RN and report deviations in patient condition.
• Perform scrub duties for obstetrical surgical cases and demonstrate knowledge of the equipment, instruments, and supplies used.
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, including placing the patient’s legs in stirrups, scrubbing the perineum, and draping the patient.
• Obtain standing or bed weights and perform bedside glucose finger sticks.
• Perform quality control on laboratory instruments.
• Communicate supply-chain issues to the OB Manager.
• Transport patients to and from other areas as directed, provide backup transport services to other departments or units, and assist with discharge transport home.
• Maintain familiarity with obstetrical supplies and ensure units have required stock.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED