OB Tech (5885)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the RN or provider, the OB Technician performs activities of preparation, assistance, and clean up for vaginal deliveries and surgical procedures in the Labor and Delivery department. Functions as a member of the surgical team performing scrub functions, and other roles, which supporting the perioperative plan of care.

Key Job Responsibilities

Essential Function

Assists in preparing the operating/ procedure rooms, providing perioperative care to patients and performing assigned support duties within established standards and practices.

• Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needs for operative procedure and ensures they are working properly.
• Provides sterile field. Maintains linen, supplies and instruments needed for successful completion of scheduled procedures.
• Assists in the preparation, draping and positioning of patients for procedure.
• Participates in the post-operative cleanup of the OR room and restock of surgical/procedural areas.

Scrubs and assists circulators under direct supervision of RN and providers for operative procedures, including prepping and draping of the operative site as needed.

• Assists surgical team during operative procedures as assigned following established standards and practices. May scrub in a second or third assist when directed.
• Assists in preparing patient or operative site.
• Maintains and monitors aseptic technique throughout operative procedures.
• Observes progress of procedure and anticipates patient needs and obtains supplies as to not delay progress surgery.
• Counts sponges and sharps with RN prior to surgery and before incision is closed.
• Prepares sterile dressing and assists with the application of dressings and devices when applicable.
• Assists in the preparation of operative specimens for analysis.
• Participation in resuscitation procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age specific patient needs required within department.

Works effectively with staff to coordinate and implement activities related to job duties. Communicates surgeon's/provider’s preferences to RN circulator and/or appropriate individuals and documents/updates on preference cards if applicable.

Follows established organization and departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintains required department records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance and quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X