Unit Coordinator OB Tech

Dominican Hospital; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California is seeking a Unit Coordinator to be the central hub for patient care processes across newborn to geriatric patients. You will also serve as the primary receptionist and secretary, ensuring smooth information flow and coordination of unit activities.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to day-to-day operations, and collaboration with the entire healthcare team to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Two years of OB Tech or Scrub Tech experience; OR Completion of CST by NBSTSA.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR.

Responsibilities

• Support safe patient care as a central unit coordinator and receptionist.
• Coordinate unit activities and information flow across all age groups.
• Assist in operating room preparation, instrument handling, and maintaining sterile technique.
• Support the healthcare team and communicate with patients and families using AIDET principles.
• Help with turnover and instrument room cleaning to ensure timely operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Unit Coordinator, you will be a vital caregiver and the central hub, assuming responsibility for patient care processes from newborn to geriatric for a designated time frame. You will directly contribute to safe, therapeutic patient care while serving as the primary receptionist and secretary.

Every day you will support safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and coordinating unit activities. You will efficiently manage information flow and assist healthcare team members in delivering care across all patient age groups.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to managing day-to-day operations, and a commitment to providing safe, therapeutic care while working effectively with the entire healthcare team.

• Utilizes the AIDET principle to communicate with others, with a focus on patients and their families. Acknowledge Introduce Explain Duration Thank
• Demonstrates competence in preparation of the designated Operating Room and Delivery room, selection of necessary equipment, instruments and supplies in accordance with the Provider's preference card.
• Assists Provider as scrub tech during Cesarean Section , Vaginal Deliveries, Emergency Hysterectomy and other Procedures. Maintains knowledge of various instruments and their use. Maintains sterile technique and field.
• Maintains a correct instrument, sponge and needle count during procedure and in collaboration with RN Circulator.
• Report any breaks to RN
• Assists in instrument and room cleaning Works in an organized manner to facilitate timely turnovers

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• Two years of OB Tech or Scrub Tech experience; OR Completion of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• One year experience as CNA, EMT, or OB Unit Clerk

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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