What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB Tech position at MercyOne?
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Evening Shift
Description
Job Responsibilities
Requires basic reading, writing, and English communication skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Preferred Education
High school diploma or equivalent with additional specialized training is preferred.
Experience
No prior experience is required for this role. Candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience may be considered, and experience in a healthcare or surgical services environment is beneficial but not mandatory.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Part time
Shift
Evening Shift
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Assists with maintaining and stocking supplies within established budget guidelines to promote cost‑effective patient care.
- Sorts and stores incoming surgical instruments and supplies in designated locations.
- Begins inventory on assigned shift to ensure adequate supply levels in all L&D areas.
- Incorporates Family-Centered Care principles into daily practice.
- Provides care that supports birth, postpartum, and newborn care as normal life events.
- Assists families to achieve the birthing experience and hospital stay they desire.
- Ensures families are included in all aspects of patient care.
- Encourages mothers to provide care to their newborns whenever possible.
- Assembles patient charts.
- Answers phones and greets customers courteously.
- Maintains knowledge of and operates the infant security system.
- Prepares materials, supplies, and equipment required for procedures to support timely case starts and complete setups.
- Gathers and opens supplies per provider preference sheet.
- Frequently checks patient rooms and supply areas to remove outdated supplies and restock appropriately.
- Sets up rooms and maintains aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies.
- Assists in ensuring necessary equipment is available and functioning.
- Supports efficient room turnovers and assists with patient care as needed.
- Uses supplies appropriately and minimizes waste.
- Ensures needed instruments are available based on preference cards or special requests.
- Breaks down rooms after procedures, including waste disposal and cleaning support.
- Cleans equipment in dirty utility as needed (e.g., IV poles if Central Supply is unavailable).
- Transports patients to the OR per transport procedures.
- Assists with lifting and positioning patients safely.
- Holds extremities during procedures as directed, maintaining proper alignment.
- Limits conversation over sterile fields in accordance with aseptic standards.
- Assists in orientation and education of new staff.
- Participates in purposeful rounding as needed or directed by RN.
- Assists with newborn care (e.g., bath, BP, temperature) under RN direction.
- Assists with adult care tasks (e.g., bathing, vitals, temperatures, blood glucose monitoring) as delegated.
- Adjusts to changing team and patient priorities as directed by charge nurse.
- Responds promptly to call lights.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the location, care, and operation of all surgical equipment.
- Practices proper sterilization processes, including cleaning, packaging, and chemical/biological monitoring.
- Prepares and reassembles special instruments for procedures.
- Facilitates timely transfer of soiled instruments to Sterile Processing, including obtaining empty tanks when needed.
- Maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures and identifies breaks to the surgical team.
- Demonstrates understanding of surgical procedures, including anatomy, physiology, and instrumentation, to anticipate surgeon needs.
- Assists with accounting for sponges, needles, and instruments according to policy.
- Handles specimens properly to ensure safe delivery to the specimen container.
- Assists with patient positioning and draping.
- Scrubs for assigned surgical cases.
- Verbalizes and demonstrates department-specific competencies.
- Performing tasks and using equipment appropriately for the patient’s age.
- Communicating and collaborating in an age‑appropriate manner.
- Attends required safety programs.
- Consistently uses required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Demonstrates knowledge of departmental emergency procedures (fire, disaster, etc.).
- Participates in required drills and meets regulatory safety standards.
- Completes and routes incident reports promptly.
- Operates equipment safely and reports unsafe equipment/furniture.
- Requests assistance as needed to ensure safety.
- Maintains a safe work environment and practices safe work habits.
Requires basic reading, writing, and English communication skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Preferred Education
High school diploma or equivalent with additional specialized training is preferred.
Experience
No prior experience is required for this role. Candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience may be considered, and experience in a healthcare or surgical services environment is beneficial but not mandatory.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.