OB Technician

AHMC HealthCare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare is seeking a Labor & Delivery Technician to assist with patient care tasks and maintain equipment and supplies in the Labor & Delivery area. You will scrub for C-Sections and deliveries, and remain proficient in computer order entry while anticipating and stocking required supplies.

The role requires completion of a recognized Surgical Technician training program, BLS Level C certification, and at least one year of relevant acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized training course for Surgical Technician (military or civilian).
• Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification.
• One year experience as a Labor & Delivery technician in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to scrub procedures in all specialty areas as well as to provide training for other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care tasks and maintain equipment and supplies in Labor & Delivery.
• Scrub for C-Sections and deliveries; maintain skills in computer order entry.
• Anticipate and order supplies and equipment in Labor and Delivery.
• Stock Labor rooms and LDRs; prepare and pass instruments, sutures, and supplies using aseptic technique.
• Ensure specimens are collected, labeled, and delivered correctly; assist in transporting patients.

Skills

Scrubbing proficiency

Equipment handling

Patient care assistance

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technician training

Basic Life Support Level C

Tools

Order entry systems

Job description

Labor & Delivery Technician assists with the patient care tasks as well as maintaining the equipment and supplies used in Labor & Delivery. Technician also scrubs for C-Sections and deliveries as well as maintaining skills in computer order entry. Anticipates and orders required supplies and equipment in Labor and Delivery.

Stocks all Labor rooms and LDRs in advance. Prepares and passes instruments, sutures, and supplies needed in the operative procedure using principles of aseptic technique. Ensures specimens are correctly collected, labeled, and delivered to the appropriate department. Assists in safely transporting patients.

Completion of recognized training course for Surgical Technician (military or civilian). Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification. One year experience as a Labor & Delivery technician in an acute care setting. Demonstrated ability to scrub procedures in all specialty areas as well as to provide training for other technicians.