OB Tech - Labor and Delivery - Nights

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Holiday pay

On-call pay

Career growth

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health is seeking an OB Tech for the Evanston Hospital to join the Labor and Delivery team on the night shift (1900-0730) with weekend rotation. The role supports RN staff, performs scrub tech duties, and helps ensure patient safety and comfort in labor and delivery.

Eligible US work status, CNA preferred, and BLS required. The position offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the US.
• Preferred: CNA certification (IDPH health care worker registry)
• Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)
• Experience in surgery or OB strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients and visitors, answering patient call lights, answering phones, and assisting visitors within the facility.
• Assist in patient safe handling, ambulation and repositioning using Safe Patient Handling equipment.
• Under RN supervision, prepare and breakdown sterile instruments, set up OR rooms, and perform scrub duties.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfers; orient patients to room and hospital.
• Document patient care activities (ADL, vital signs, weights, input/output, glucose) and notify appropriate personnel.
• Restock equipment and linens, clean equipment, and relay test results to nurses.

Job description

OB Tech - Labor and Delivery - Nights# Careers## OB Tech - Labor and Delivery - NightsApply: EVH Womens Hospital Evanston: Full time: Posted Today: R48438**Hourly Pay Range:**$25.36 - $38.04 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Position Highlights:*** **Position:** OB Tech* **Location:** Evanston Hospital, Evanston IL* **Full Time**: 36 hours* **Hours:** night shift, 1900-0730; with weekend rotation **Job Summary** The OBT’s primary function, under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), following established procedures, is to perform scrub tech duties and patient care tasks necessary to provide for the care, comfort, and safety of patients. The OBT also assists in maintaining supplies and equipment, may perform clerical duties, and will promote general neatness and safety on the unit. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age(s) of the patients served on the assigned unit. Ages of patient served includes: adult age groups, adolescents, and newborns.It is the obligation of each employee to abide by and promote the mission, vision and values of Endeavor Health to ensure that excellent services are delivered with compassion. **What you will do:** **Patient & Visitor Interactions /Customer Service/** In this role, the OBT will interact with patients and visitors, answering patient call lights, answering phones, and assisting visitors within the facility.**Patient Safe Handling/Ambulation/Repositioning**: In this role, the OBT will learn patient safe handling skills to allow the OBT to assist in the ambulation of patents and to be able to assist the nursing staff in the transferring, lifting, and /or repositioning of patient utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment.**Scrub Tech:** In this role, under the supervision of the RN, the OBT will be responsible for preparing and breaking down sterile instruments in labor and delivery rooms, opening operating rooms (OR), setting up OR room for procedures, and performing scrub duties before, during, and after procedures.Scrub duties include:Maintaining sterility at all times; Sets up supplies and instruments in preparation for procedure Assists in assembling and dispersing to sterile field supplies, instruments and equipment required for the surgical procedure Scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to procedure Maintains accurate counts. Counts all instrument, needle, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulating nurse during identified intervals during OR procedure. Assists in draping of the operative site Anticipates needs and passes instruments, suture, sponges and supplies to the operative team as dictated by surgeons' preference, technique, procedure, and special requirements Handles specimens according to policy and procedure Assists in the application of dressings Post procedure, insures all soiled instruments are cleaned and prepared for SPD. Assists in checking and restocking Operating Room inventory and specialty carts **Admission/Discharge/Transfers**: In this role, the OBT will assist with room set up, welcoming of new patients/ room orientation, discharging and/or transfer of patients. Provides patient/family orientation to room and hospital according to hospital practice. Transports/escorts patient to area of destination ensuring safety; regularly updates patients.**Procedures and Treatments**: In this role, the OBT will accurately complete and document patient care activities including: ADL, vital signs, weights, (actual weight on admission or as ordered), intake & output, and calorie counts according to policy and procedure. Effectively explain and perform procedures (e.g., urinary catheter removal, ECGs, wound care and dressing changes under the direction of the nurse). Notifies appropriate personnel of response and questions. Collects non-sterile specimens such as routine urinalysis and stool specimens. Accurately performs point of care patient blood sugar testing under the direction of the nurse. Promotes and maintains skin integrity by reporting patient problems as they occur, to the appropriate team member.**Care Companion/Sitter/Observer**: In this role, the OBT may be asked by the RN or LPN to remain with a patient as a means to keep the patient safe.**Department Specific Tasks**: In this role, the OBT will support the nursing team by indirect patient care activities such as restocking equipment/linens, cleaning equipment and preparing items for Central Supply pick-up etc. Performs unit support duties including answering and relaying telephone calls, filing and maintaining records, retrieving and delivering supplies, specimens, instruments. OBT will relay test results received to assigned nurse. OBT may be given other duties as assigned, staying within AWHONN guidelines for Assistive Personne **What you will need:*** Eligible to work in the US* Preferred: CNA certification (Current certification on IDPH's health care worker registry) or completion of student nurse clinical rotation* Certification:•Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association* Experience: Experience in surgery or OB strongly preferred **Benefits (For full time or part time positions):*** Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions* Incentive pay for select positions* Opportunity for annual increases based on performance* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement Opportunities