OB Technician

Job Title: OB Technician
Job Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Duration: 3+ Months Contract (Possible extension)
 
Job Description:

• Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the OB Technician performs a variety of routine duties within the obstetric department including organization of environment, maintenance of equipment, assisting with operative/delivery room procedures, basic tasks necessary to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients, and clerical support.
• Responsible to the Labor and Delivery Leadership, Charge Nurses and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

 
Skills:

• Works with the Care team to promote positive patient outcomes; promptly reports to the nurse any recognized abnormality in patients signs and symptoms; welcomes opportunities for learning, professionally accepts delegated activities and completes the activity in a timely manner or promptly notifies RN when unable to complete an assigned task; Proactively communicates with the Charge Nurse/ Shift Coordinator regarding staffing concerns and/or concerning situations; Communicates in a respectful and genuine manner, communicates delays and provides assistance as needed.
• Opens/sets up the room for new admissions and maintains the presence of supplies/equipment in preparation for patient care.
• Cleans patient rooms, OB ORs as needed; assists EVS with cleaning of the rooms when able to ensure a prompt turnover to promote patient safety.

 
Required:

• Patient care
• Clerical support
• CNA
• Documentation
• Nursing assistant
• Office medical
• Teaching

 
Education:

• Previous experience as a Surgical Tech or OB Tech is strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following.
• A graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Medical Assistant Program (Associate, Diploma, or Certificate), or a graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technologist Program (Associate, Diploma, or Certificate), or CNA or LPN is required.

 
Special Skills Description: Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology is required.
 
licensure description:

• One of the following is required:
• State of Wisconsin licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse,
• State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification
• or completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Medical Assistant Program,
• or completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• In addition, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required

 
Certifications & Licenses

• BLS
• CNA
• Certificate),
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing Assistant Certification