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John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center · 1 month ago

Obstetric Technician - Labor and Delivery - P/T with Benefits Day

Edison, NJ

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$30.24/hr - $30.24/hr

1+ years exp

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is dedicated to improving healthcare and supporting its community. The Obstetric Technician will assist nursing staff in providing care, maintain sterile techniques in the operating room, and ensure readiness of instruments and supplies for various procedures.

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Responsibilities

Assists and supports nursing staff with provision of direct and indirect care to the patient. Follows the plan of care as directed by the RN

Orders and stocks all supplies for OR, PACU, Labor Rooms and related areas such as warmers, scrub sinks, OR ante- room. Maintains readiness of instruments and supplies for OR and vaginal deliveries

Maintains sterile technique in the operative area including proper scrub, gown and glove techniques. Arranges the operative table appropriately. Passes instruments and maintains accurate sponge and instrument counts

Assists surgeons in the operating room with procedures such as Cesarean Section, Hysterectomy, Dilation and Curettage, manual removal of placenta, and repair of cervical laceration

Communicates patient information or potential problems to the nurse throughout the shift. Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition

Makes rounds and responds to patient/family requests for assistance in a timely manner. Promptly answers call lights regardless of who is assigned to care for the patient

Collaborates to ensure patient belongings are promptly stored and valuables are safe. Ensures all belongings are properly gathered, labeled with patient identification and are sent with the patient who is discharged, transferred or expired

Exercises calm behavior and utilizes appropriate judgment while working in a team approach during emergency situations. Appropriately participates during crisis situations. Isolates and removes other patients and family members. Assists with and reassures patients and families. Stays with a patient in need

Demonstrates appropriate use of and care for equipment and supplies. Follows procedures and ensures equipment is ready to use

Provides for effective and safe patient/customer outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions. Adheres to current NJ Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures, and promotes professional ethics/standards. Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of Ethics, the New Jersey Department of Health regulations

Other duties and/or projects as assigned

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 25 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day

Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors

Qualification

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP CertificationCertified Surgical TechnicianCertified OB TechnicianHospital PCT experienceOB Tech experienceSurgical Tech experience

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Certified Surgical Technician or Certified OB Technician (or provides evidence of meeting the requirements of the NJ Surgical Technology Certification law in effect as of 12/21/2011)