Obstetric Technician- Labor and Delivery- Full Time Night
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: Performs assigned duties under the direction of the
Registered Professional Nurse. Demonstrates positive behavior and
the ability to implement a plan of care. This position requires a
multi skilled worker who will perform a variety of tasks related to
the direct and indirect care of the antepartum and postpartum
patient and in the maintenance of a clean and organized
environment. The OB Technician is certified or grandfathered to
work in the Surgical Suite.
Responsibilties: 1. Assists and supports nursing staff with
provision of direct and indirect care to the patient. Follows the
plan of care as directed by the RN 2. Orders and stocks all
supplies for OR, PACU, Labor Rooms and related areas such as
warmers, scrub sinks, OR ante-room. Maintains readiness of
instruments and supplies for OR and vaginal deliveries. 3.
Maintains sterile technique in the operative area including proper
scrub, gown and glove techniques. Arranges the operative table
appropriately. Passes instruments and maintains accurate sponge and
instrument counts. 4. Assists surgeon in the operating room with
procedures such as Cesarean Section, Hysterectomy, Dilation and
Curettage, manual removal of placenta, and repair of cervical
laceration. 5. Communicates patient information or potential
problems to the nurse throughout the shift. Reports timely and
accurate changes in the patient's condition. 6. Makes rounds and
responds to patient/family requests for assistance in a timely
manner. Promptly answers call lights regardless of who is assigned
to care for the patient. 7. Collaborates to ensure patient
belongings are promptly stored and valuables are safe. Ensures all
belongings are properly gathered, labeled with patient
identification and are sent with the patient who is discharged,
transferred or expired. 8. Exercises calm behavior and utilizes
appropriate judgment while working in a team approach during
emergency situations. Appropriately participates during crisis
situations. Isolates and removes other patients and family members.
Assists with and reassures patients and families. Stays with a
patient in need. 9. Demonstrates appropriate use of and care for
equipment and supplies. Follows procedures and ensures equipment is
ready to use. 10. Provides for effective and safe patient/customer
outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions.: Adheres
to current NJ Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and
institutional policies and procedures, and promotes professional
ethics/standards. Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of
Ethics, the New Jersey Department of Health regulations. 11. Other
duties and/or projects as assigned. 12. Adheres to HMH
Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. 13. Lifts a
minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 25 lbs. and
stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required: 1. HS Diploma or Equivalent -Education, Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities Preferred: 1. One year of hospital PCT experience 2.
Previous OB Tech or Surgical Tech experience in the acute care
setting - Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. AHA Basic Health
Care Life Support HCP Certification 2. Certified Surgical
Technician or Certified OB Technician (or provides evidence of
meeting the requirements of the NJ Surgical Technology
Certification law in effect as of 12/21/2011) -
Keywords: Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack , Obstetric Technician- Labor and Delivery- Full Time Night, Professions , Hackensack, New Jersey
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