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OB Technician - PT 24 Days

Advocate Aurora Health (AAH)
Full-time
On-site
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - 836 W Wellington Ave

locations
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - 836 W Wellington Ave
time type
Part time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
R151295
Department:
35005 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Labor and Delivery
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
24
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
OB Technician certification or Surgical tech certification required.
Part time 2-12 hrs / week. Dayshift (0700-1930). Every other weekend and every other holiday ( 3 holidays/ year)
Major Responsibilities:
Preparation and maintenance of the sterile field
1) Assists the Registered Nurse to obtain all necessary supplies and equipment required to perform a surgical procedure
2) Prepares and maintains the sterile field by placing instrumentation, drapes and supplies in the prescribed arrangement
3) Ensures all counted items on the surgical field are accounted for as described in the Surgical Count Policies
4) Informs the Team Leader of changes to the physician preference cards
5) Ensures proper handling and care of each surgical specimen

Functions in the scrub role on surgical procedures as a member of the surgical team
1) Ensures that the appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon preference card
2) Assists the surgeon and other team members in gowning and gloving and the draping of the surgical field
3) Anticipates the needs of the surgeon as demonstrated by having all items required readily available on the sterile field
4) Ensures the safety needs of the patient are maintained
5) Utilizes appropriate PPE at all times at the surgical field
6) Handles equipment and, sharps and hazardous material and instrumentation in a safe manner which ensures a safe environment
7) Assists new associates in the L & D unit in their orientation to the srub role in OR.

Participates in maintaining the readiness of the Operating Room and Birthing Room
1) Returns instruments and equipment to proper areas of the Operating Room and Sterile Core
2) Restocks OR suites and birthing rooms as necessary
3) Informs Team Leader of any malfunctions related to the instrumentation and equipment
4) Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
5) Manages unit supplies in a cost effective manner

Demonstrates ability to provide for the care needs of antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse
1) Assist with patient admission to L & D
2) Prepare fetal monitor for patient application
3) Provides environmental needs for the patient with pregnancy induced hypertension
4) Prepares Birthing Room for laboring and delivering patients
5) Able to draw arterial and venous blood from umbilical cord for blood gas analysis
6) Performs mother perineal care
7) Assist with bathing needs of patient

Education/Experience Required:

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program. At least 1 year experience in an L & D unit. Certified Surgical Technologist certification will be obtained by the employee by sitting for the cetification exam within 3 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Ability to work well with internal and external customers Fine motor skills Ability to wear a surgical mask and gloves Auditory skills which allow incumbent to hear individuals whose sppech may be muffled
CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases • Heavy lifting in accordance with DOL definition • Ability to work rotating shifts and day of the week including holidays and take call as needed • If the job involves working with pediatric or newborn patients, this position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of pediatric patients; i.e., understand patterns of adolescent behavior, prior experience with such age groups is recommended. • If the job involves working with adult patients, this position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of geriatric patients; i.e., look for signs of normal aging, prior experience with such age groups is recommended.
  • If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Pay Range
$28.05 - $42.10
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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