Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: (if applicable)
• Position:
• Location: [City, IL]
• Full Time/Part Time: [Full Time / Part Time]
• Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]
• Required Travel:

A Brief Overview:
The OB Technician performs both clerical and nursing care duties within the Family Birthing Center. The OB Technician provides assistance during births, scrubs for c-sections and minor surgeries, performs secretarial duties in the Birth Center and functions as a Nursing Assistant. Floats between all units within the Family Birthing Center. Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

What you will do:

• Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for women of childbearing age and their newborn.
• Performs surgical scrub role which includes performing any combination of tasks before, during and after surgery to assist the surgical team.
• Performs the duties of scrub technician providing the surgeon with correct instruments and equipment maintaining the integrity of the sterile field. Counts sponges and instruments during cases with circulating nurse and applies sterile dressing at completion of procedure. Collects specimens and delivers as necessary.
• Cleans operating room, instruments, equipment according to established procedures and restocks room for the next procedure on a timely basis. Disposes of hazardous medical wastes according to OSHA standards.
• Maintains skill level to scrub for C-Sections and other department approved surgical procedures. Selects and prepares supplies, equipment, and instruments for surgical procedures.
• Assists patients with personal care needs such as bathing, use of bedpan, positioning, and answering call light.
• Performs procedures such as thermal applications, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, and bed making. Obtains, point of care testing, scaled weights, and reports obvious abnormalities to the appropriate RN.
• Transports medications that are not controlled substances.

What you will need:

• 1 Year previous patient care experience or completion of one nursing clinical rotation preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Required
• AHA Heartsaver CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) Required

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities