OB Tech - FT nights

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the OB Technician is responsible for providing assistance to nursing staff, performing patient care activities as delegated by a RN, and maintaining patient care supplies. This position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Prepares and maintains the delivery room and operating room for specific obstetrics and gynecology procedures. Obtains and sets up sterile field with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for specific obstetrics and gynecology procedures. Performs clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to: order entry, patient charges, registration of obstetrical patients and their newborns, answering telephone, and opening the door for visitors. Under the direction of the physician and guidance from RN, prepares the patient's abdomen, drape the sterile field, and passes instrumentation. Performs appropriate surgical instrument counts with RN circulator. Follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies and maintains highest standard of sterile techniques during procedure. Prepares instruments for terminal sterilization after use. Performs patient support duties under the direction of a RN, which may include, but are not limited to: Performs venipuncture and starts IVs; Obtains vital signs, weights, and/or blood glucose; Collects, labels, and transports specimens; Assists with ambulation, toileting, and/or bathing and linen changes; Inserts foley catheter and documents input/output; Assists with newborn screening, and provides oral feeding and diapering to babies, as appropriate Documents all care provided to the patient in the electronic medical record. Orders and maintains appropriate amounts of patient care supplies for the department. Stocks patient rooms per established par levels. Assists with patient transports, as needed. Collaborates with the health care team by participating in the coordination of services, and contributes to the continuous Performance Improvement process. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Required to have one of the following: CNA license issued by the Commonwealth of VA LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia Certified Medical Assistant Current Virginia EMT Certification and/or EMT National Registry Certified Surgical Technologist from NBSTSA Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist AHA BLS certification required. NRP certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer. Scrub tech training preferred As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Working at Mary Washington Healthcare Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines*: Annual flu vaccine *MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,. Will be discussed at interview.