Obstetrics Technician (OB Tech)- Maternal/Child Unit 7a-7p, .9FTE

Department:

35000 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Day Shift 7a-7p

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides general patient care duties that are specific to the patient population served, under the direction by the Team Leader
  •     1)Provides personal care to include bathing the patient, oral and denture care, shave, backrub and skin care.
  •     2)Assists patient with appropriate activity order, including proper positioning, ambulatory, ROM and special transferring needs.
  •     3)Assists with toileting needs of patients including toileting cues, care of the incontinent patient, proper use of diapers, identification of patients with high risk for skin breakdown
  •     4)Responds to call lights and patient requests or refers to appropriate person
  •     5)Provides care and maintenance of indwelling catheters or tubes
  •     6)Collects, prepares, and transports as directed by Team Leader
  •     7)Assist physicians with bedside procedures as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
  •     8)Perform oral suctioning using a yankauer suctioning instrument, as delegated by RN
  •     9)Performs scrub functions during surgical procedures.
  •     10)Hourly round
• Participates in the Admission/Discharge/Transfer process of all patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, or designee
  •     1)Sets up patient's room
  •     2)Orients patient and family to room, including physical layout of the room, call lights, bed functions, TV use, and telephone
  •     3)Obtains vital signs including height and weight
  •     4)During admission/transfer/discharge ensures that all patient's belongings are accounted for and documented.
  •     5)Provides post-mortem care.
  •     6)Maintains and updates as necessary and prints the daily census as well as nurse report sheets from the computer.
  •     7)Photocopies any necessary records for transport to another facility
  •     8)Communicates with appropriate departments the information related to Admission/Discharge/Transfer.
  •     9)Connect patient to external fetal monitor as instructed by RN
• Perform tasks related to meeting the nutritional needs of the patient.
  •     5)Monitors intake and output and provide accurate information for calorie count.
  •     1)Reviews diet order to ensure patient is receiving proper diet
  •     2)Assists patient with meals, and infants with feedings, including passing water and nourishments
  •     3)Provides proper tray setup and patient positioning with consideration to special needs
  •     4)Assists patient in menu selection.
• Contribute to the patient plan of care through the documentation and/or communication of patient needs, problems and outcomes to other health care providers
  •     1)Documents patient information on appropriate forms
  •     2)Listens and responds to internal/external customers in a respectful manner
  •     3)Reinforces specific patient and family teaching under the direction and supervision of the registered nurser to insure patient access to appropriate information and resources
  •     4)Acts as a patient/family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information.
• Perform tasks related to maintaining the integrity of patient care standards and efficient unit operations.
  •     1)Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency situations
  •     2)Provides a safe environment for patients such as correct use and documentation of restraints and restraint alternatives, proper use of equipment coming in direct contact with patients
  •     3)Maintains and develops technical skills by attending mandatory unit inservices, participates in 5.4 Continuous Quality Improvement Process.