What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB Tech position at Wythe County Community Hospital?
OB Tech-7454-3684Wythe County Community Hospital
Description
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs a variety of basic patient care activities.The OB Technician works as a skilled technician in the Women's Center department providing care, comfort, hygiene, data collection, and documentation.Performs duties to assist families in the child bearing process and postpartum care.Prepares the delivery room, organizes equipment, and assists the RN and OB provider as requested,Performs administrative / clerical duties such as greeting patients and visitors, answers and routes telephone calls, calls codes, pages and overhead announcements as requested, processes paperwork regarding patient admissions, transfers and discharges, assembles patient charts, makes photocopies, order supplies and food stock.Activities and duties are based on accepted standards of OB practice and are performed within the scope of education, training, and experience.
Reports to : RN, Charge Nurse, or Unit Director
Qualifications
Required Skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required License / Certification
Current BCLS certification or obtainment preferred, within 90 days of hire.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or three years of equivalent directly related experience may be substituted for the education.
Minimum Work Experience
Clinical experience or medical experience which provides a basic knowledge of patient care is strongly preferred.
Radiology / Imaging Services
Primary Location
Virginia-Wytheville
Schedule
Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 10 hr / shift, rotate weekends
