OBED Care Technician: Patient Care & Lab Support

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking an OBED Care Technician to assist in the OBED Unit under RN direction. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, aseptic technique, clerical duties, and patient transport. Functions span adolescent and adult patients with accuracy in documentation and communication.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient unit operations, with BLS within 90 days of hire. Join a fast-paced hospital environment focused on patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs accurately and document data in the EMR.
• Perform phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring per policy.
• Maintain aseptic technique and report breaches immediately.
• Assist with clerical duties and unit secretary tasks as needed.
• Transport patients within the hospital and handle specimens per protocol.

Skills

Vital signs

Aseptic technique

Phlebotomy

Communication

Laboratory specimen handling

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking an OBED Care Technician to assist in the OBED Unit under RN direction. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, aseptic technique, clerical duties, and patient transport. Functions span adolescent and adult patients with accuracy in documentation and communication.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient unit operations, with BLS within 90 days of hire. Join a fast-paced hospital environment focused on patient care quality.