Labor & Delivery Tech Mother Baby Part Time Days

Labor & Delivery Tech Mother Baby Part Time Days

Part-time

Job Shift: Day Job (1st)

Salary Range Minimum: $25.02

Salary Range Maximum: $36.28

Compensation: USD 25.02 - USD 36.28 - hourly

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Seeking L&D tech, Surgical Tech or Scrub Tech experience.

The Labor & Delivery Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critically ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Reinforces teaching previously taught by RN.

Responsibilities:

• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities, including vital signs, skin care, and personal care, considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Maintains patient rooms in a clean and neat manner, keeping the patient's environment presentable and restocking areas as directed.
• Consistently demonstrates hourly rounding key behaviors.
• Collects and labels specimens (urine, stool and sputum) accurately and according to policy. Identifies and transports blood/blood components and specimens using appropriate blood borne pathogen precautions. Identifies drains and tubes, empties and records drainage.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control policies and procedures consistently.
• Performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the RN
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards.
• Proactively performs other duties within L&D technician scope of practice.
• Assists with patient admission, orients patient and family to the room, assists patients with ambulation/positioning, prepares patients for discharge/transfer, and transports patients as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to promptly communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses; e.g. pain, changes in condition, distress. Clarifies with the RN any special procedures or observations necessary.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care under the direction of the RN.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patients; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department (co-workers, charge nurse, assistant manager and manager), physicians and with other departments.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of proper identification and reporting of medical/health care errors.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Certified BLS

Preferred:

• Labor & Deliver or surgical technician experience

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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