JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 11 hours ago
OBSTETRIC TECHNICIAN - MATERNAL CHILD SERVICES - PER DIEM DAYS
Neptune City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.24/hr - $30.24/hr
1+ years expHackensack Meridian Health is committed to improving patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. The OB Technician role involves assisting nursing staff in providing direct and indirect care to patients, maintaining sterile techniques in the operating room, and ensuring effective patient outcomes through adherence to health regulations and institutional policies.
Hospital & Health Care
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 surgeon 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
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
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)
Preferred
One year of hospital PCT experience
Previous OB Tech or Surgical Tech experience in the acute care setting
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase