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Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the OB Technician performs a variety of routine duties within the obstetric department including organization of environment, maintenance of equipment, assisting with operative / delivery room procedures, basic tasks necessary to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients, and clerical support.
Responsible to the Labor and Delivery Leadership, Charge Nurses and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift.
Assists with tasks related to patient hygiene : Performs complete and partial baths, positions patients, assists patients with general hygiene (perineal care, oral hygiene, bathing, showering, etc.).
Assists with tasks related to nutrition and hydration : Distribute fluids as needed, assist with ordering of meals, collection and documentation of IO.
Assists with tasks associated with maintaining mobility : Ambulation, transferring, positioning, turning, lifting, assisting to the bathroom (including bed pan or commode), assists with application or removal of DVT prophylaxis under the direction of the RN.
Performs additional patient care duties including but not limited to : obtaining vital signs, obtaining blood glucose levels, emptying foley catheters, removing IVs, post mortem care and any additional patient care duty delegated by the RN.
Assists with tasks related to newborn care : providing newborn baths, changes newborn diapers, assist with infant feeds at the direction of the registered nurse, transferring infant to and from the crib, obtaining infant pictures, completes infant hearing screens and any additional patient care duty delegated by the RN.
Takes a proactive approach to meeting patient needs beyond designated assignment.
Performs Purposeful Hourly Rounding.
Apply standard precautions and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follows the plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Maintains patient confidentiality and provides for patient safety.
Understands how applicable laws and regulations policies and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions.
Assists with time outs per policy prior to procedures.
Assists with vaginal sponge counts for vaginal deliveries.
Participates in the counting of sharps, sponges and instruments used in surgical procedures.
Works with the Care team to promote positive patient outcomes.
Promptly reports to the nurse any recognized abnormality in patients signs and symptoms.
Welcomes opportunities for learning, professionally accepts delegated activities and completes the activity in a timely manner or promptly notifies RN when unable to complete an assigned task.
Proactively communicates with the Charge Nurse / Shift Coordinator regarding staffing concerns and / or concerning situations.
Communicates in a respectful and genuine manner, communicates delays and provides assistance as needed.
Utilizes physician preference lists during procedures and modifies setups for individual patient needs.
Demonstrates flexibility in meeting work demands and willingly assists team members to meet or exceed customer expectations in a timely manner.
Accurately provides report to oncoming shift of activity, priorities pending work assignments.
Cleans unit based patient care equipment between use and as needed.
Assists in keeping the environment and individual rooms neat, orderly, safe, clean and clear of debris and equipment.
Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms and nursing unit including : removing dirty linen and emptying patient garbage.
Job Requirements
Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
Previous experience as a Surgical Tech or OB Tech.
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