Perinatal LNA/Technician - Birthing & Gynecology Center

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vermont is seeking a Perinatal Technician. This role involves performing patient care activities under the supervision of healthcare professionals, assisting with surgical cases, and maintaining the operating room environment.

The ideal candidate will have a current nursing assistant license and Basic Life Support certification. A high school diploma and completion of a Nurse Assistant training course are also required, along with one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a nursing assistant (LNA) in Vermont.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of previous experience as Licensed Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of hospitalized patients and various support functions.
• Scrub for cesarean section cases and maintain the OR environment.
• Perform patient registration, guest relations, and order entry.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Certificate of completion from an approved Nurse Assistant training course

Job description

Job Description

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, Surgeon and Anesthesia provider the Perinatal Technician performs various direct and indirect patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Perinatal Technician is able to assist with the care of any hospitalized patient and a variety of functions related to patient registration, guest relations, order entry and supply management. The Perinatal LNA II/Technician assists surgeons by scrubbing for cesarean section cases and performs a variety of other duties related to preparing for the surgical patient and maintaining the OR environment. These duties are primarily performed in the Women and Children’s Unit and Perioperative Services and upon request in other nursing units in the hospital.

Education

Requires graduation from high school or equivalent. Certificate of completion from an approved Nurse Assistant training course.

Minimum Requirements

Current license to practice as a nursing assistant (LNA) in the State of Vermont. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

One year of previous experience as Licensed Nursing Assistant is required.