Perinatal Technician - Birth Center

Capyear; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Capyear is seeking a Perinatal Technician to join the Birth Center team. You will act as a front desk receptionist, provide clerical support, and assist in the OR during cesarean sections as needed.

duties include doula labor support, collaboration with medical staff, and ensuring safety in handling infectious materials while rotating to other departments during shortages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Medical terminology and clerical experience are preferred.
• Medical terminology and basic computer skills are expected.
• Completion of an approved OR Tech/OB Tech course is preferred, in-house training possible.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front desk receptionist and provide clerical support.
• Scrub during cesarean sections as trained.
• Provide labor support as a doula when needed.
• Collaborate with the patient care team per medical plan of care.
• Maintain positive patient and visitor relations.
• Ensure safe handling of infectious materials.
• Float to other departments to support staffing needs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Task prioritization

Emergency response

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OR Tech/OB Tech course (preferred)

BLS certification required

Medical Assistant or CNA certification preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Perinatal Technician is a non-licensed member of the perinatal team and is responsible for a variety of non-patient care and patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the Birth Center Charge Nurse and medical staff in the Birth Center. This position is an ambassador of the department and serves as a front desk receptionist, provides clerical support, is trained to scrub during cesarean sections, acts as a doula providing labor support, and collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care. Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. Ensures the safe handling of infectious materials to protect patients, visitors and employees at all times. Floats to other departments when staffing shortages occur to support organizational needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved OR Tech/OB Tech course, preferred. (Completion of an approved technical course can be waived, to allow for in-house training.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Medical Assistant or CNA certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Medical terminology and clerical experience strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate compassionately and effectively.
• Demonstrated competence with computers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• The ability to respond to unit/hospital emergencies appropriately, efficiently and in a timely manner
• Has the physical and mental ability sufficient to accomplish the duties of a Perinatal Technician.
• Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment.