Obstetrical Technician Labor & Delivery Full Time Nights

Obstetrical Technician

The Obstetrical Technician, under direction and supervision of an RN, will perform selected activities in the L&D unit directly related to preparing and scrubbing for cesarean sections; preparing and maintaining anesthesia supplies and the equipment in the Labor & Delivery Department. Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Assists with setting the patient up in their room, may admit patient, pick up from ER. Provides comfort measures-ice chips, changes under pads, helps with patient positing and serves and retrieves meal trays as appropriate.
• Prepares for delivery by setting up delivery table, assures baby table and all supplies are readily available and functioning. Sets up baby cribs and radiant warmers in nursery.
• Transfers stable mother and newborn from L/D to Maternal/Child.
• Transports well newborn from mother's room to nursery. Takes baby pictures
• Stocks LDRP rooms and nursery. Orders supplies for Maternal/Child Department as needed.
• Prepares and passes instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies needed in the operative procedure and maintains a correct count. Assists the L/D staff during delivery as directed.
• Assists in care of specimens, and ensures specimen is delivered to lab.
• Assists with the clean-up, restocking of supplies and sterilization or room post birth.
• Responsible for daily maintenance of anesthesia and equipment. Check anesthesia carts and epidural carts for appropriate supply levels and ensures equipment is in working order.
• Performs basic clerical functions as assigned.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalency.

Experience

• Six (6) months Surgical Tech or OB Tech experience required

License/Certifications

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Completion of scrub technician certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Good communication skills with the ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Ability to work as a valued team member
• Problem identification and resolution skills
• Effective organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, physicians and ancillary staff.
• Knowledgeable about current practice and compliance requirements within job role and specialty.
• Understands any age-related patient needs
• Strong computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic clerical skills

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley(SHCTV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $31.94 - $41.20 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.