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.