OB Assistant - Cox Medical Center Branson

Description

:A member of the healthcare team who functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs a variety of technical and supportive functions to assist with the care of the patient throughout their hospitalization utilizing hospital/departmental standards, policies, protocols and procedures. Staff in this role will perform multiple tasks including:? checking in triage patients upon arrival to the unit, registering the patient, weighing and rooming the patient, obtaining vital signs, cleaning and restocking patient rooms, secretarial work including entering patient charges, maintaining the triage log book and delivery log book, gathering data and typing up the birth certificate, certifying the birth certificate in the Missouri state database, performing newborn testing including heal stick blood draws, hearing screens, pulse ox testing, bilirubin testing, assisting with Phototherapy set-up, assisting with Circumcisions, assisting in Emergency situations as a supply runner and note taker, assisting in Vaginal deliveries and Cesarean Sections as well as setting up sterile delivery tables in both the Labor room and Operating room. Education: ▪ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: ▪ Preferred: Previous hospital and/or work experience as a Surgical Technologist Skills: ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams ▪ Strong analytical/problem solving skills ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment ▪ Able to work in a fast paced environment ▪ Ability to maintain personal effectiveness while dealing with various personalities, skill levels, and rapidly changing situations Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ N/A