Procedural OB Tech
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.
- Previous experience in health care setting, i.e., nursing assistant or completion of 1st semester of clinical rotations.
- 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
Responsibilities
- Assisting in nursing care and surgical services in the maternity services area.
- Providing patient care necessary for comfort, hygiene, data collection, and documentation.
- Demonstrating knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Providing care as described in department policies and procedures.
- Maintaining Augusta Health Service Standards.
- Participating in call and weekend rotation with a 30-minute response time.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Free onsite parking
- Shift and weekend differentials
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite child care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
