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UNM Hospital · 2 months ago

OB TECH -

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $31/hr

1+ years exp

UNM Hospital is a healthcare provider seeking an OB TECH to assist in the nursing care and preparation of obstetrical patients. The role involves functioning as a member of the sterile team, maintaining a sterile field, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies while providing patient care.

EducationHealth CareHospital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Complete designated portion of obstetrics triage records; relate findings and co-signs assessment with RN

Perform basic invasive procedures to include blood draws and catheterizations; assist in deliveries

Assist with complicated procedures to include amniocentesis, PBS and emergency cesarean section scrub; set up/clean delivery rooms; prepare and drape patient and operating area; prepare and maintain sterile field for surgical procedures

Provide basic patient care and make rounds; report and record any changes observed in patient behavior or condition, or unusual incidents

Assist in maintenance and care of specimens; prepare specimens for laboratory analysis; transport specimens to appropriate departments as needed

Facilitate patient movement (e.g., admission, transfer) by assisting nursing staff and supervisors as needed

Work with staff team to gather necessary supplies, equipment and instruments

Set up tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations

Decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and supplies

Respond immediately to surgical supply requests from the Operating Room; must react with a sense of urgency, be courteous and service oriented at all times

Communicate and find instrumentation requiring rapid turnaround for the next case; understand event related sterility and sterility indicators; check for discrepancies and take corrective action before making delivery of location

Pick supplies, instrumentation, and other required items for the completion of Operating Room cases; arrange supplies in the case carts according to procedure ensuring accuracy and proper documentation; deliver completed case carts to the appropriate locations as determined by the Surgical Services Department

Collect and enter required data; prepare reports as directed

Document all patient care activities

Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employees

Handle and relay basic communications, messages

Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'

Qualification

Medical Assistant ProgramCPR for Healthcare/BLSPatient CareSterile Field MaintenanceCustomer RelationsPatient SafetyCommunication

Required

High School or GED Equivalent

Program Graduate

Medical Assistant Program

1 year directly related experience

CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people

Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE

Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A

Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Available

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Company

UNM Hospital

As a teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of New Mexico, we offer our professionals the opportunity to do impactful work and to grow, as individuals and a team.

Founded in 1954

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.unmhjobs.com

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