Ob Technician

Department :

35000 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Obstetrics / Gynecology

Status : Part time

Benefits Eligible : Hou rs Per Week :

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Every other weekend and every third holiday.

Scheduled Hours : Part Time; Day Shift 6 : 30 am to 7 : 00 pm, including rotating weekends and holidays

Position Requirements :

High School diploma or equivalent.

CPR certification.

Certified Nursing Assistant with 1yr experience.

Certified Scrub Assist preferred.

Knowledge of basic computer keyboard functions is preferred.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates responsible and ethical behaviors consistent with the Advocate values (Equality, Compassion, Excellence, Partnership, Stewardship).

Computer skills

Customer service skills

Accuracy in data entry

Legible writing skills

Good spelling and grammar skills

Ability to rotate shifts to provide coverage

Exposure to various contagious disease, radiation, chemicals, caustic materials, electrical equipment and hazards associated with their use.

Demands which require walking, standing, bending and lifting throughout the day.

Ability to lift 50lbs. or more may be required.

Ability to remain calm on occasions when several unpredictable situations occur simultaneously

Ability to handle position with widely varied tasks

Subject to highly tense and stressful related situations

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06 / 01 / 2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting / movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.

Purpose :

To provide quality care to patients in a manner which is patient focused, technically appropriate and cost effective. The OB Tech works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in accordance with accepted standards of practice, within the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Practice Act and the Mission and Philosophy of Advocate Healthcare and Condell Medical Center. The OB Tech works in collaboration with the RN as a partner in the care, treatment and education of patients. The OB Tech recognizes the needs and behaviors of patients of various age groups and provides care in a manner that is age appropriate. The OB Tech strives for patient centered care which assures the patient is treated holistically with dignity and respect.

Provides basic nursing care to patients in a team environment under the direct supervision of the nurse.

Performs as a scrub technician for all surgical procedures performed in the New Life Maternity Center unit.

Provides clerical support as needed.

Provides phlebotomy support as needed.

Additionally this position will provide non~clinical support for patient care units, by managing information to facilitate coordination and efficient delivery of patient care when in the role as a unit secretary.

Accountabilities :

Perform unit based lab draws on patients within The New Life Center

Facilitates smooth work flow in New Life Maternity Center through technical assistance to the staff

Assists Unit Secretaries to ensure accurate maintenance of the patients medical record computer skills

Perform tasks related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient.

Provides general patient care duties that are specific to the patient population served, under the direction of the charge nurse

Participates in the Admission / Discharge / Transfer process of all patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, or designee

Contribute to the patient plan of care through the documentation and / or communication of patient needs, problems and outcomes to other health care providers

Perform tasks related to maintaining the integrity of patient care standards and efficient unit operations.

Performs surgi

Pay Range

22.50 - $33.75

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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