Ob Tech Jobs

Feeding and bathing and oral Care, positioning, ambulating, bed linen changes, patient safety

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• Obtaining/transporting of specimen

• Check OR to ensure it is readily available (suction, panda warmer, cesarean section tray)

• Check fluid warmer for expiration dates (include OR refrigerator fluids)

• QC for urinalysis machine done by PM shift, verified by AM shift

• Ensure that there is a Vaginal Instrument cart in every room

• Supports clinical practice standards

• Obtains basic training to assist RN in placing EFM on patients upon admission

• Prepares equipment, supplies and instruments

• Passes instruments, sutures and supplies

• Maintains a correct sponge instruments and needle count both manual and with surgicount system

• Communicates information thoroughly and gives concise report at change of shift.

• Communicates appropriate information to Team Leaders, Manager, Director, etc. as appropriate.

• Writes neatly and legibly.

• Inputs data into the computer accurately.

• Reports all results of diagnostic studies and lab values as soon as received to the appropriate RN.
• Locates and retrieves data from the computer including laboratory, diagnostic imaging and other patient related information.
• Keeps census accurately updated on census log sheet.
• Answers Nurse Call
• Maintains a sufficient reserve (PAR) level of patient admission charts and charting forms.
• Answers Nurse Call system within < 3 minutes, notifies appropriate staff member and follows-up with patient to assure needs are met in a timely manner.
• Directs or takes healthcare team members, patients, visitors, physicians to desired destination in a helpful, courteous and caring manner.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers, deaths, errands as required and/or directed.
• Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions, including but not limited to:
• Keeps Nurses’ Station, Operating rooms, labor rooms organized and neat at all times.
• Locates staff, supplies, etc. as needed by healthcare team members including physicians.
• Assembles patient charts, identifies forms accurately, enters appropriate information and maintains an ongoing check for proper identification and dating of forms.
• Checks and orders supplies at routine intervals and as needed (maintains adequate PAR levels).
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies in Operating rooms, labor rooms
• Assists patients, visitors, staff without hesitation; if unable to respond to request, seeks appropriate staff member capable of accommodating needs.
• Notifies appropriate staff to receive telephone calls.
• Checks for and assures patients are properly identified (ID bands, addressograph, etc.) on admission/transfer and as required/requested.
• Receives and places telephone calls to all hospital departments as needed/requested.
• Contacts Environmental Services for unit cleaning needs and for bed/ room cleaning post-discharge.
• Initiates and follows through with requests for services to effect patient care, environmental cleanliness and safety.
• Initiates work orders, contacting Facilities Management as appropriate or requested.
• Informs nursing staff of patient, family or physician needs/requests.

o D&C Machine

o Stratus Interpreter Machine

o Fetal Monitor

o Urinalysis machine

• Other Duties as assigned.