OB Technician

Full Time
Kearney, NE 68847
Posted
Job description
Overview


Assists in the nursing care of obstetrical patients under the direction and supervision of an RN. Perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties for patients across the age continuum. Supports the concepts of patient centered care. Assists physicians with vaginal deliveries. Functions as a member of the sterile team during cesarean sections. Functions within the Shared Governance organization.


Responsibilities

1. Assists in the admission, discharge, and transfer process as directed by the RN. Takes
patient age, physical abilities, and/or developmental needs into account when
communicating patient needs.
2. Sets up tables, instruments, and supplies required for cesarean sections, vaginal
deliveries, and circumcisions. Maintains sterile technique.
3. Responds to patient calls, anticipates patient needs, and assures patient safety and
comfort through regular rounds, environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety
measures. Bases care on patients’ age, physical abilities, and/or developmental needs into
account when communicating patient needs.
4. Maintains appropriate stock and equipment inventories in the department and patient
rooms and appropriately charges/credits them.
5. Assists in the preparation and draping of patient and operative area. Prepares, passes, and
maintains a correct count of instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies utilized during
the operative procedure.
6. Maintains surgical instruments by insuring proper washing, packaging, sterilization, and
storage on unit.
7. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in unit
meetings, in-service programs, continuing education, programs and fulfills yearly
requirements as stated by policy. Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates
in unit Quality Improvement activities.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications:
  • BLS through American Heart Association required upon hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
:
  • Knowledge of instruments and their use
  • instrument sterilization techniques
  • Ability to take vital signs of mother and fetal heart tones
  • Ability to provide comfort to patient
  • Good oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work

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