OB Care Technician 2 - Obstetrics * Days - 36hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking an OB Care Technician 2 for the Obstetrics department. The role involves providing basic nursing care, assisting in surgeries, and performing clerical tasks in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby units. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and experience in clinical settings. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on maternal and infant care.

Qualifications

• Must have current BLS/CPR certification.
• Preferred two years of experience in acute clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist during Cesarean Sections and maintain sterile fields.
• Transport patients and perform delegated nursing care.
• Maintain patient information and support department operations.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Surgical technologist certification

Job description

OB Care Technician 2 - Obstetrics * Days - 36hrs/wk

Requisition #: req10656

Shift: Days
FTE status: 0.9
On-call: No
Weekends: Yes

General Summary:

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the OB Technician 2 provides basic nursing care to patients, functions as a scrub tech during Cesarean Sections, and performs related tasks necessary for department functioning. They are also responsible for clerical and receptionist activities in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby units.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider.
• Must meet one of the following:

1. Current Certified Nurse Aide (CENA) certification, or
2. Enrollment in a health science program with completion of nursing fundamentals and/or clinical rotation, or
3. Equivalent experience such as Medical Assistant, Paramedic, EMT, Nurse Tech, LPN, etc.

• Surgical technologist certification or completion of a surgical technologist program is preferred.
• Two years of experience in an acute clinical environment or labor and delivery is preferred.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Surgery: Assemble charts, set up instruments, maintain sterile fields, and assist during Cesarean Sections with instrumentation and equipment.
2. Triage: Transport patients, maintain triage bays, perform delegated nursing care, and manage patient testing and documentation.
3. Labor and Delivery: Set up delivery carts, assist with sutures, maintain asepsis, perform nursing care, and ensure supplies and equipment are adequate.
4. Mother/Baby: Assist with ambulation, hygiene, infant care, and maternal monitoring, including vital signs and testing.
5. Clerical: Maintain patient information, assist with documentation, and support department operations.
6. Equipment/Supplies and Infection Control: Operate equipment safely, maintain supplies, and follow infection control protocols.
7. Miscellaneous: Communicate effectively, participate in meetings, and perform other duties as delegated.