Obstetrical Technician - NBMC (Part Time, Night)
Erou Cx · Fairfield, California, United States
At NorthBay Healthcare the obstetrical technician (OBT) is responsible and accountable for scrubbing for all OB surgeries in Labor & Delivery. In the absence of the unit clerk the OBT also performs unit clerk functions to include general clerical and reception duties.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Utilize sterile technique to surgically assist physicians with such procedures as c/sections and tubal ligations.
- Function effectively during obstetrical emergencies.
- Prepare the surgical and delivery rooms and for assisting with patient care duties as assigned.
- Works in collaboration with the entire healthcare team to provide each patient and family member excellent customer service.
- Support the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization.
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Licensure
- Surgical Technician Certification or documented competency with six months of experience required.
- Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification required.
Experience
- Previous experience as an operating room and/or obstetrical technician required.
- Prior unit clerk or secretarial experience with medical terminology preferred.
- Prior experience with the delivery process and newborns preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of the basic concepts necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of an operating room technician.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to transcribe orders accurately.
- Ability to perform computer order entry.
Physical Effort
- Physically able to perform the principal duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, kneeling, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Other
- Completion of annual organizational requirements for employment.