Obstetric Technician - Labor And Delivery

OBSTETRIC TECHNICIAN - LABOR AND DELIVERY (P/T WITH BENEFITS DAY)

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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.

• Assist and support nursing staff with direct and indirect care to the patient. Follow the plan of care as directed by the RN.
• Order and stock supplies for OR, PACU, Labor Rooms and related areas. Maintain readiness of instruments and supplies for OR and vaginal deliveries.
• Maintain sterile technique in the operative area including proper scrub, gown and glove techniques.
• Arrange the operative table appropriately. Pass instruments and maintain accurate counts.
• Assist surgeon in the operating room with procedures such as Cesarean Section, Hysterectomy, Dilation and Curettage, manual removal of placenta, and repair of cervical laceration.
• Communicate patient information or potential problems to the nurse throughout the shift. Report timely and accurate changes in the patient’s condition.
• Make rounds and respond to patient/family requests for assistance in a timely manner. Promptly answer call lights regardless of who is assigned to care for the patient.
• Collaborate to ensure patient belongings are promptly stored and valuables are safe. Ensure all belongings are properly gathered, labeled with patient identification and are sent with the patient who is discharged, transferred or expired.
• Exercise calm behavior and utilize appropriate judgment while working in a team approach during emergency situations. Appropriately participate during crisis situations.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of and care for equipment and supplies. Follow procedures and ensure equipment is ready to use.
• Provide for effective and safe patient/customer outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions.
• Adhere to current NJ Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures, and promote professional ethics/standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• AHA Basic Life Support HCP Certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technician or Certified OB Technician required.
• One year of hospital PCT experience preferred.
• Previous OB Tech or Surgical Tech experience in the acute care setting preferred.

Minimum rate $25.27 hourly.

Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, etc.