Ob Tech/ Lpn - Women's Health

Summary:
Support the care of labor, delivery and postpartum women and newborns before, during and after vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

Other information:

Embrace principles of family centered and baby friendly care Develop a 'Surgical Conscience".

LPN required.

Responsibilities:
LDR Delivery Open rooms for expected patients Set up epidural equipment/bring supplies Set up for vaginal deliveries Set up and scrub for extensive vaginal laceration repairs. Break down beds for vaginal deliveries Assist with pushing as needed Assist RN after delivery with mom and baby OR Delivery Follows established guidelines related to aseptic technique Consistently demonstrates knowledge of instrument usage, assembly of instrument sets, case set up procedures.Open room for C/S/procedures, obtains appropriate items for procedures Checks case cart for accuracy of on-hand supplies Set up and scrub for double set-up delivery Set up and scrub for extensive vaginal laceration repairs Set up and scrub for c/s Set up and scrub for pp tubal ligation Set up and scrub for pp dilation & curettage. Set up and scrub for emergency pp/cesarean hysterectomy General Post Delivery/Procedure Breaks down instruments set up and Clean up room when needed Wash up recovery patients. Clean instruments to prepare for sterilization Follows protocol for transport of instruments to sterile processing/pick up instruments Prepare postpartum room Stock/Restock Room Newborn Care Vital signs, weight, footprint, clean up/bathe baby Hearing Screens Prepare cribs General Duties Care for patients as needed ¿ vital signs, perineal care, ambulation Transport patients Stock blanket warmer. Answer phones, call light, door POC testing -Controls on glucose monitor, Finger stick/heal sticks for glucose Assist RN as needed Assist MD as needed Assist other OB Tech as needed Assist Secretary as needed.

Credentials:
Nonessential:

• LPN required.

Competencies and skills:
Essential:

• Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members

Education:
Essential:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Location: Hospital-Main Campus

Shift : 12 Hour Rotating Shifts

FTE: 0.900000

Work Status: Full Time