L& D OB Tech - Experienced

Department: 35005 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Labor and Delivery

Job Status:
Full time | Benefits Eligible:
Yes | Hours Per Week: 36 |

Schedule:

Every other weekend and every other holiday requirements

• Assists with obstetrical procedures, including cesarean section, vaginal deliveries, vacuum extraction, forceps deliveries, tubal ligations, dilation and curettage, circumcisions, and emergency OB-related abdominal hysterectomies. Maintains knowledge of setups for each procedure.
• Scrubs for obstetrical procedures, applying aseptic surgical techniques to create/maintain sterile field, preparing materials, equipment and supplies for surgical cases, assisting with gowning and gloving, draping of sterile area, and passing all instruments and supplies.
• Assists with delivery procedures. Prepares area in accordance with obstetric provider preference.
• Assists in direct patient care activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs.
• Serves as a resource for training technicians, RN staff and others in the use of equipment and procedures.
• Maintains stock of sterile, surgical supplies and instruments. Maintains the unit area in readiness for all types of emergencies.
• Maintains, cleans and stocks equipment.
• Reports and/or documents accurate and timely information regarding patient condition to the appropriate person.
• Collaborates with the operating room staff, clinical nurse specialist, educators and peers in preparation for equipment and procedure implementation and emergency situations.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, assess data reflective of the patient’s status, and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines otherwise.

• Advanced training beyond high school that includes completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing Assistant.

• No experience required.

• Basic computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, use of electronic email and electronic medical records systems.
• Successfully complete on‑the‑job training.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive relationships with a variety of patients, family, staff, and physicians.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi‑task with frequent interruptions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present, push or pull 100 lbs.
• Requires use of foot pedals on carts and machines.
• Requires wearing protective clothing.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids hazards on a continuing basis.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑and‑long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.