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Maintains professional accountability and technical support for provision of patient care for the OB patients experience. Under the direction of Nursing and Medical Staff, provide a wide variety of duties related to patient care, clerical support and surgical assistance. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team and recognizes the importance of unit goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient and the success of the unit. May assist in operational support tasks including maintenance of patient records, bed control and turnover, patient registration, charge capture, ensuring adequate supplies, phlebotomy, transport of specimens, patient transport, obtain blood glucose, Birth Certificate entry, and other duties as assigned. Support the nursing team and patients by providing supportive care and assistance with ADL's to newborns, childbearing and postpartum patients, pediatric patients, and others as assigned. Maintains calm and works efficiently and effectively through obstetrical emergencies, as part of the team. May be required to take call. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Labor/Delivery/Nursery OB Tech

24 hours per week, Nights

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Festus, MO 63028

Our unit consists of labor, delivery, postpartum, well newborns, and a level II special care nursery.  In addition, we also care for GYN surgical patients. Nurses are expected to work fluidly with all patient populations

Education: High-School Diploma or GED are required. This is a non-certified technologist position. May have attended and completed an accredited surgical tech program, but does not have an active Surgical Technologist Certification (CST). You may be asked to provide proof of education.
Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Experience: Surgical Technology experience required at hire or completion of a unit-based competency within ____ months of hire.
Other: Must understand English both written and spoken, must be able to perform job-related functions safely and successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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