Senior OB Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland is seeking an OB Technician to support the Labor and Delivery unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with non-nursing tasks, directing other OB Technicians, and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for deliveries.

Responsibilities include patient welcoming, escort to rooms, chart handling, performing setup for Cesarean deliveries, and assisting RNs in recovery and delivery areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and checks the work of other OB Technicians.
• Participates in orientation and training of OB Technicians.
• Ensures equipment and supplies in labor and delivery rooms are adequate and functioning.
• Transports patients as needed and assists in delivery rooms including Cesarean delivery rooms.
• Keeps areas neat and organized and supports compliance with policies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the OB Technician assists the professional nursing staff in the Labor and Delivery Unit by performing non-nursing functions.

• Directs and checks the work of other OB Technicians.
• Participates in the orientation and training of OB Technicians new to the department.
• Checks labor rooms and delivery rooms for adequate well functioning equipment and supplies.
• Tracks preventive maintenance on equipment and expiration dates of supplies.
• Sets up emergency equipment.
• Welcomes patients to the unit and escorts them to the appropriate room.
• Obtains Kaiser Card and photo ID from patient.
• Makes temporary patient ID bracelet.
• Transports patients to delivery room, Cesarean delivery room, ultrasound or post partum, when indicated.
• Checks testing schedule and pull charts.
• Insures proper and adequate supply of packs.
• Sets up sterile delivery table and baby unit for delivery.
• Opens packs and sets-up for Cesarean delivery.
• Scrubs for c-sections.
• Assists RN when patient is in the recovery room, delivery room and Cesarean delivery room.
• Files monitor strips in envelopes.
• Washes instruments and places on central supply cart for sterilizing
• Transports specimens to lab.
• Keeps utility room and supply rooms neat and well organized
• Answers lights and telephone
• Performs other related duties as necessary
• This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, terminate, discipline or give performance evaluations.
• Consistently supports the precepts of corporate compliance by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, and reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the OB Technician assists the professional nursing staff in the Labor and Delivery Unit by performing non-nursing functions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Directs and checks the work of other OB Technicians.
• Participates in the orientation and training of OB Technicians new to the department.
• Checks labor rooms and delivery rooms for adequate well functioning equipment and supplies.
• Tracks preventive maintenance on equipment and expiration dates of supplies.
• Sets up emergency equipment.
• Welcomes patients to the unit and escorts them to the appropriate room.
• Obtains Kaiser Card and photo ID from patient.
• Makes temporary patient ID bracelet.
• Transports patients to delivery room, Cesarean delivery room, ultrasound or post partum, when indicated.
• Checks testing schedule and pull charts.
• Insures proper and adequate supply of packs.
• Sets up sterile delivery table and baby unit for delivery.
• Opens packs and sets-up for Cesarean delivery.
• Scrubs for c-sections.
• Assists RN when patient is in the recovery room, delivery room and Cesarean delivery room.
• Files monitor strips in envelopes.
• Washes instruments and places on central supply cart for sterilizing
• Transports specimens to lab.
• Keeps utility room and supply rooms neat and well organized
• Answers lights and telephone
• Performs other related duties as necessary
• This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, terminate, discipline or give performance evaluations.
• Consistently supports the precepts of corporate compliance by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, and reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

Grade 370

Basic Qualifications:

• The senior level classification for Obstetrical Technician shall apply only to Obstetrical Technicians who are specifically and regularly assigned by the Employer to direct and check the work of one (1) or more Obstetrical Technicians; or who have at least two (2) years experience as an Obstetrical Technician plus the demonstrated ability to perform and under general supervision frequently do perform the most complex techniques and procedures of the classification in accordance with the specifications set by the department head.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location

California,Oakland,Oakland Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Shift

Night

Workdays

Week1: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Week2: Wed, Thu

Working Hours Start

11:15 PM

Working Hours End

07:45 AM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Oakland Hospital - Labor & Delivery-General - 0201

Pay Range

$41.87 - $44.05 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.