Perinatal Tech- Mother & Baby Care (Per Diem, Nights)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

1d • $29 - $38

About The Position

ENL 4 Couplet Care Compensation range: $29.40 - $37.63 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience Shift: Nights Shift length: 12 Hours Days off: Variable Hours per pay period: 12 Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team. POSITION SUMMARY: The Perinatal Technician (PNT) performs surgical scrub duties, maintains acceptable levels of supplies, and provides timely turnover of patient areas. The Perinatal Tech transports non-controlled medications to and from pharmacy. The PNT transports non-controlled medications to and from pharmacy. The PNT assists the nursing and medical staff by acting as receptionist, unit liaison, unit secretary and Certified Nursing Assistant for the nursing unit. The Perinatal Technician performs selected nursing procedures as defined in the Patient Care Standards Manual Nursing Procedure Manual. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Perinatal Technician provides a support function to the nurse by coordinating special tasks and assisting where needed. The Perinatal Technician collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.

Requirements

• One year experience utilizing clerical, computer, and receptionist skills
• Current CNA Certification with the CA Department of Health Services Licensing & Certification Board OR current licensure with the California Board of Vocational Nursing (Those employees who were classified as Perinatal Techs prior to August 2008 who did not have their CNA certification at that time will be grandfathered in without this requirement.)
• Current CPR recognition
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Must demonstrate technical competence
• Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public
• Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family
• Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment
• Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Capable of using computers for a variety of support functions
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in perinatal unit or hospital environment
• Previous surgical scrub experience
• Knowledge or experience with ancillary areas (Housekeeping, Central Supply, Lab, or clerical) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical scrub duties
• Maintains acceptable levels of supplies
• Provides timely turnover of patient areas
• Transports non-controlled medications to and from pharmacy
• Acts as receptionist, unit liaison, unit secretary and Certified Nursing Assistant for the nursing unit
• Performs selected nursing procedures as defined in the Patient Care Standards Manual Nursing Procedure Manual
• Provides a support function to the nurse by coordinating special tasks and assisting where needed
• Collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees