University of Michigan Health-West · 6 hours ago
OB Care Technician 2 (Labor and Delivery) - Obstetrics * Days- 24hrs/wk
Wyoming, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUniversity of Michigan Health-West is seeking an OB Care Technician 2 to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves functioning as a scrub tech during Cesarean Sections and performing clerical and receptionist activities in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby units.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assemble C-section charts
Set up surgical instruments, case carts, and suture types
Apply the principles of asepsis in setting up and maintaining the sterile field
Demonstrate knowledge of the sequence of events for Cesarean Section surgical procedure
Display working knowledge and dexterity in the use of required instrumentation and equipment including: Bovie, Suction machine, Surgical Lights, Operating table
Scrubs on assigned c-sections, handles surgical instruments, sutures, sponges, etc., and anticipates the needs of the Obstetrician and assists as directed
Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments, and is jointly responsible with circulating RN for ensuring that all are accounted for during and after the operation
Ensure correct distribution of specimens
Perform cleaning, stocking and set up of the OR. Also responsible for daily damp dusting of each OR
Remain calm and function competently during emergency surgeries
Orders and ensures an adequate stock of patient care supplies, proper functioning, maintenance and cleaning of equipment
Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or ambulatory from ER to triage or from Triage to other locations within the hospital
Clean and stock triage bays
Maintain adequate supplies available
QC Machines: Glucometers and Clintek
Patient Testing of urine using Clintek and patient testing of blood for glucose levels
Perform delegated nursing care of the triage patient including but not limited to vital signs, weight, blood glucose, nutrition, and removal of refuge
Scan documents to chart
Set up delivery cart and be knowledgeable about types of sutures needed during a vaginal delivery
Apply the principles of asepsis when setting up and maintaining the field
Demonstrate the knowledge of the sequence of events for a Vaginal Delivery
Perform delegated nursing care of the labor and delivery patient including but not limited to vital signs, blood glucose, position changes, nutrition (passing fluids), and removal of refuge
Actively participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment
QC glucometer. Patient testing of blood glucose levels
Orders and ensures an adequate stock of patient care supplies, proper functioning, maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Ensures safe equipment operation
Transport patients, equipment, supplies and specimens as needed
Perform terminal take down and cleaning and stocking of delivery room. Also responsible for daily damp dusting of the labor rooms
Attend and participate in in-services and meetings related to job description
Demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts
Assists patients with ambulation and hygiene
Assist with incentive spirometer use
Perform perineal and catheter care. Removal of catheter on post-operative patients
Applying and removing ice bags
Applying and removing sequential compression devices
Transferring patients via wheelchair or stretcher
Performing infant baths
Changing diapers on infants
Assist patients with nutrition. This includes passing snacks and fluids, ordering and maintaining nourishments for the department, performing intake and output, removing patient trays, bottle feeding infants and documenting infant feedings
Obtain and document maternal weights and vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, SpO2 and respirations)
Obtain and document infant weights, measurements, and vital signs (temperature, apical pulse, respirations)
Performs newborn testing including Newborn Screens, Hearing Screens, Bilirubin Screens CCHD screens and completes applicable documentation
Obtain, label and deliver specimens, including urine specimens and meconium
Maintain current patient information to facilitate efficient and safe patient care delivery. This includes updating log books, updating patient information on the computer; and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers with other departments as applicable
Clerical duties as assigned including assembling of Labor and Delivery charts, maintain HUGS log book, Telergy, answer phones, make ID band kits, scan documents to chart
Assist internal and external customers who enter or call the department. This includes greeting and directing patients, visitors, and hospital personnel; receiving phone calls and directing them appropriately; answering patient call lights and directing the request appropriately; referring requests from patients and family to nursing staff
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace for all members of the healthcare team to facilitate flow of patient care activities. This includes maintain adequate quantities of forms, supplies, and equipment
Assist RN with transfer documentation printing for all maternal/neonatal transfers
Use equipment and supplies safely and appropriately. This includes operating electronic blood pressure cuffs, patient beds, checking and documenting refrigerator temperatures, and cleaning equipment between patient use
Maintains and stocks patient rooms
Performs QC on glucometers
Functions to control the spread of infection by using universal precautions, aseptic technique, bagging and disposing of soiled linens, and replacing full sharps containers
Performs damp dusting in high risk areas per Infection Prevention recommendations
Maintain supplies on PPE carts for all isolation patients
Effectively communicate. This includes appropriately using Vocera, telephone system, and pneumatic tube system; answering patient call lights; reporting observations to the RN; keeping the RN informed about care delivered. It also includes the use of respectful, courteous, and professional behaviors in communicating with others
Perform other tasks appropriate to the scope of practice as delegated by the RN
Actively participate in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment
Demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts
Attend and participate in in services and meetings related to job role
Maintains current hospital mandatory education
Performs other related office duties and/or general clerical duties as requested
Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider
Must meet one of the following requirements:
Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or
Current enrollment (and continued progression) in a health science program required with completion of nursing fundamentals course and/or one clinical rotation preferred. Equivalent enrollment considered will include but is not limited to: Nursing School, Pre-PA School, Medical School, or closely related health science program, or
Equivalent experience. Equivalent experience considered will include but is not limited to: Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Medical First Responder, EMT, Nurse Tech, Resident Aid/Assistant, or LPN
Preferred
Surgical technologist certification, or successful completion of a surgical technologist program with eligibility for surgical technologist certification, preferred
Two years of experience in an acute clinical environment or experience in labor and delivery, preferred
Company
University of Michigan Health-West
University of Michigan Health-West is a nonprofit multispecialty medical provider that is relentlessly advancing health to serve West Michigan as part of the state’s top-ranked health system.
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