Unit Secretary/Labor & Delivery Assistant - Labor & Delivery

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT is seeking a Labor & Delivery Assistant (LDA)/Unit Secretary (US) to support Birthing Center services. The role includes clinical, clerical and technical tasks with a focus on patient safety and a clean environment.

New hires undergo a full-time 6-week orientation, including 2 weeks of day-shift tech training in the OR and 4 weeks of unit orientation across day, evening and night shifts, all under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous patient care experience and medical terminology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical, clerical and technical activities to support Birthing Center services.
• Maintain a safe, clean, clutter-free environment and work under the supervision of the L&D RN.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Labor & Delivery Assistant (LDA)/Unit Secretary (US) functions within the policies & procedure of the organization, and Birthing Center services, which encompasses the clinical, clerical & technical activities of assisting the unit with providing safe patient care & environment at all times. She/he will maintain a safe clean physical/clutter free environment. The LDA/US functions under the direct supervision on the Birthing Center L&D Registered Nurse.

Please note that regardless of full-time, part-time, or per diem offer, all new hires and transfers into Labor & Delivery undergo a full-time 6-week orientation process.

• 2 weeks full-time Monday-Friday on day shift for Tech training in the OR
• 4 weeks full-time, mostly Monday-Friday, on a combination of day, evening, and night shifts to complete unit orientation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Experience

Previous patient care experience and medical terminology helpful.