Under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the OB Technician assists the professional nursing staff in the Labor and Delivery Unit by performing non-nursing functions.
Directs and checks the work of other OB Technicians.
Participates in the orientation and training of OB Technicians new to the department.
Checks labor rooms and delivery rooms for adequate well functioning equipment and supplies.
Tracks preventive maintenance on equipment and expiration dates of supplies.
Sets up emergency equipment.
Welcomes patients to the unit and escorts them to the appropriate room.
Obtains Kaiser Card and photo ID from patient.
Makes temporary patient ID bracelet.
Transports patients to delivery room, Cesarean delivery room, ultrasound or post partum, when indicated.
Checks testing schedule and pull charts.
Insures proper and adequate supply of packs.
Sets up sterile delivery table and baby unit for delivery.
Opens packs and sets-up for Cesarean delivery.
Scrubs for c-sections.
Assists RN when patient is in the recovery room, delivery room and Cesarean delivery room.
Files monitor strips in envelopes.
Washes instruments and places on central supply cart for sterilizing.
Transports specimens to lab.
Keeps utility room and supply rooms neat and well organized.
Answers lights and telephone.
Performs other related duties as necessary.
High School Diploma/GED.
Basic Life Support certification.
At least two (2) years experience as an Obstetrical Technician.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.