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Provides support to the RN and the Physician in the care of obstetric patients. Performs OR procedures following department standards. Is responsible to assist the physician on all cesarean and vaginal deliveries following these standards and for ensuring necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available for cesarean or vaginal procedures. Be able to anticipate physician needs, communicate with the physician, and utilize other available sources of information to coordinate and provide the necessary items for delivery. Assists with escorting patients to triage rooms, taking specimens to the lab, if applicable, transfer of patients, and discharging of patients. Expected to have computer skills necessary to perform the job as well as collaborate with the rest of the obstetric team for other necessary duties to perform and demonstrates the ability to follow directions and contribute to problem solving and conflict resolution in day to day situations. Responsible for coordination of all care and outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Provides support to the RN and the Physician in the care of obstetric patients
Performs OR procedures following department standards
Is responsible to assist the physician on all cesarean and vaginal deliveries
Ensure necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available for cesarean or vaginal procedures
Anticipate physician needs, communicate with the physician, and utilize other available sources of information to coordinate and provide the necessary items for delivery
Assists with escorting patients to triage rooms, taking specimens to the lab, transfer of patients, and discharging of patients
Expected to have computer skills necessary to perform the job
Collaborate with the rest of the obstetric team for other necessary duties
Responsible for coordination of all care and outcomes
Emphasizes family centered care
Acts as a preceptor and mentor as necessary to assure others are trained and oriented to the OB tech position
Requirements:
High School Graduate
CPR/ AED/ BLS certification within 14 days
Recognizes and demonstrates knowledge to respond appropriately to obstetric emergencies
Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and plan for necessary equipment, supplies and instruments
Demonstrates knowledge, competence and ability to operate devices used
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to maintain the sterile environment and to minimize potential for infection
Accurately enter physician's orders and charges into computer system
Demonstrates ability to retrieve data using appropriate computer system
Accurately enters birth and fetal death certificate information and transmits data as a birth registrar
Demonstrates ability to follow directions and contributes to problem solving and conflict resolution
Interacts in a courteous, customer focused manner
Accepts delegation and works as a contributing team member
Ability to communicate appropriate information to shift coordinator and/or nursing staff in a timely manner
Answer call lights and main entrance to locked unit with timely and appropriate responses
Accurately transport specimens to the lab or cardiopulmonary lab and deliver blood/blood products from lab per procedure
Perform all non-clinical duties as related to patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
Demonstrate appropriate prioritization skills
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department