Unit Secretary/Labor & Delivery Assistant - Labor & Delivery

University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labor & Delivery Assistant (LDA)/Unit Secretary (US) at University of Vermont Health Network, Birthing Center, Burlington, is responsible for supporting clinical and clerical tasks to ensure safe patient care. Orientation includes 6 weeks of full-time training across day, evening, and night shifts, followed by ongoing support in a busy labor and delivery environment.

Candidates with a high school diploma and any prior patient care experience are preferred; union affiliation is noted.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous patient care experience helpful.
• This is a bargaining union position.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Assist the Birthing Center with clinical and clerical tasks.
• Support the unit under RN supervision during night shifts.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Birthing Center

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Night/Eve-8-12Hr

Primary Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $22.28 Mid $27.36 Max $32.43

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.

This is a bargaining union position.