OB Tech - LDRP - Nights

Hourly Pay Range $24.86 - $37.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights Position: OB Tech Location: Highland Park, IL Full Time: 36 hours per week Hours: Monday-Friday, 1900-0730 with weekend rotation Float: Can float to medical/surgical units as a sitter/observer A Brief Overview The OB Technician performs both clerical and nursing care duties within the Family Birthing Center. The OB Technician provides assistance during births, scrubs for c-sections and minor surgeries, performs secretarial duties in the Birth Center and functions as a Nursing Assistant. Floats between all units within the Family Birthing Center. Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. What you will do Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for women of childbearing age and their newborn. Performs surgical scrub role which includes performing any combination of tasks before, during and after surgery to assist the surgical team. Performs the duties of scrub technician providing the surgeon with correct instruments and equipment maintaining the integrity of the sterile field. Counts sponges and instruments during cases with circulating nurse and applies sterile dressing at completion of procedure. Collects specimens and delivers as necessary. Cleans operating room, instruments, equipment according to established procedures and restocks room for the next procedure on a timely basis. Disposes of hazardous medical wastes according to OSHA standards. Maintains skill level to scrub for C-Sections and other department approved surgical procedures. Selects and prepares supplies, equipment, and instruments for surgical procedures. Assists patients with personal care needs such as bathing, use of bedpan, positioning, and answering call light. Performs procedures such as thermal applications, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, and bed making. Obtains, point of care testing, scaled weights, and reports obvious abnormalities to the appropriate RN. Transports medications that are not controlled substances. What you will need Eligible to work in the US Preferred: CNA certification (Current certification on IDPH's health care worker registry) or completion of student nurse clinical rotation Preferred: Experience in surgery or OB AHA CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required Benefits (For full time or part time positions) Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr NorthShore University HealthSystem