OB Technician - LDRPN - Ascension

We Are Hiring:

• Department: LDRPN
• Schedule: 3:00pm-1:30am, 40 hours/week; every third weekend
• Hospital: Ascension Providence Rochester
• Location: Rochester, MI

What You Will Do:

Under the supervision of the OB Department Manager, the OB Technician coordinates the provision and distribution of medical supplies to L&D; oversees maintenance of equipment for L&D, assists in preparations necessary to provide patient care in L&D, scrubs for cesarean sections.

• Assist in the preparation of the patient for and during examination of procedures.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Observe and report patient’s condition.
• Perform nursing care duties when requested to do so by a registered nurse, including the following: a) prepares, checks, and monitors the function of equipment. b) administer enemas to patients as prescribed. c) insertion and discontinuation of urethral catheters. d) discontinue intravenous infusions. e) application of oxygen per mask. f) responds to Code Blue page and other emergency situations within the unit. g) application of monitoring equipment. h) blood glucose monitoring. i) ECG (apply leads). j) vena puncture (lab draws/peripheral IV starts).
• Assist physician with obtaining specimens. a) initiation of requisitions, able to order lab work via the computer. b) deliver specimens to the laboratory.| Records the following: a) recording of patient’s valuables. b) vital signs. c) source and name of specimens and time to lab.
• Perform a variety of technical functions including the following: a) Ordering and stocking of supplies and special equipment in delivery rooms. b) Checking as necessary sterility of supplies. c) Prepare used instruments, count, and return to case care. Prepare room for housekeeping to clean. d) Routine cleaning assignments. e) Assists with scheduling of patients. f) Assists with patient charges. g) Assists with orientation of personnel. h) Place purchase orders for re-order of L&D stock items, submit to Department Manager. i) Trouble-shoot problems with equipment before notifying biomedical technicians with full report of problem. Contacts contracted repair organizations. Verify completion of repairs. j) Maintain unit records of purchase orders and delivery, supplies location, and source file, equipment inventory. Preventive maintenance contracts, purchase contract, repair records, and a file of operators manuals. k) Prepare and open set-ups for deliveries. l) Scrubs for Cesarean Sections. m) Assist in capacity of NA, on the MBU whenever L&D census is low or staffing allows.
• Use Courteous and respectful communication skills when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and Ascension Hospital employees in compliance with guest relations guidelines.
• Must be able to wear any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for complying with Standard Precautions (OSHA).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person’s served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.

What You Will Need:

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Work Experience:

• Previous nursing assistant experience in last one year required.
• Previous experience in scrub procedures preferred.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

 

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

 

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

 

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Salary Description:From $15.00 an hour