Obstetrical Technician - NBMC (Part Time, Night)

At NorthBay Healthcare the obstetrical technician (OBT) is responsible and accountable for scrubbing for all OB surgeries in Labor & Delivery. In the absence of the unit clerk the OBT also performs unit clerk functions to include general clerical and reception duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize sterile technique to surgically assist physicians with such procedures as c/sections and tubal ligations.
• Function effectively during obstetrical emergencies.
• Prepare the surgical and delivery rooms and for assisting with patient care duties as assigned. 
• Works in collaboration with the entire healthcare team to provide each patient and family member excellent customer service.
• Support the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure

• Surgical Technician Certification or documented competency with six months of experience required.
• Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification required.

Experience

• Previous experience as an operating room and/or obstetrical technician required.
• Prior unit clerk or secretarial experience with medical terminology preferred.
• Prior experience with the delivery process and newborns preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of the basic concepts necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of an operating room technician.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to transcribe orders accurately.
• Ability to perform computer order entry.

Physical Effort

• Physically able to perform the principal duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, kneeling, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Other

• Completion of annual organizational requirements for employment.