Procedural OB Tech

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, the OB technician is responsible for assisting in the nursing care and surgical services in the maternity services area including the provision of patient care necessary for comfort, hygiene, data collection, and documentation. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit or within his/her department. Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures, while maintaining the Augusta Health Service Standards. Call and weekend rotation required with 30-minute response time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Complete internal PCT program within 30 days of hire, or Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine)
Basic Life Support – BLS
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Ability to meet physical and mental requirements for fast paced nursing unit.
Able to communicate with patients and other staff- verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation.
Unit and annual competencies to be completed each year
HIPPA - no breaches of confidentiality.
No related complaints voiced on patient satisfaction surveys.
No related complaints by fellow care providers of observed incidences

Nice To Haves

Previous acute care hospital work experience preferred
Certified Nursing Course Completion
EMT Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Previous experience in health care setting, i.e., nursing assistant or completion of 1st semester of clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the nursing care and surgical services in the maternity services area
Provision of patient care necessary for comfort, hygiene, data collection, and documentation
Maintaining the Augusta Health Service Standards