Position Summary:

Assist medical and nursing staff during labor and delivery procedures. Provides direct patient care to mother and baby as directed by the registered nurse. Responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the labor and delivery rooms and that they are fully prepared.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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1. Provides care and support to mothers and newborns as directed by the RN.

2. Ensures that delivery and operating rooms are clean, sterile and stocked prior to deliveries, including sterilizing surgical instruments.

3. Provides delivery assistance under the direction of the RN that may include coaching mother with breathing and pushing.

4. May process, label and send specimens to the lab.

5. Sets up, scrubs and supports members of the team during deliveries and caesarean sections.

6. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.

7. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

8. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.

9. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• State Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Three (3) months of job-related experience and/or training.

• BLS certification, Canadian equivalent

Preferred:

• Associate degree in surgical technology.

• One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, anatomy, surgical techniques and equipment, coding procedures for OB technician practice scope.

2. Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.

3. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

4. Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.

5. Knowledge of patient care techniques and the principles of sterile techniques.

6. Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately.

7. Ability to work in stressful situations.

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

1. Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.

2. Attends at least fifty percent (50%25) of the unit meetings; reads and initials minutes of meetings not attended; reads memos, procedures, communication book.

3. Contributes to the effective communication and efficient operational needs of the unit.

4. Demonstrates a commitment to continued self-growth and maintenance of competency.