Job Description - Birth Clerk/OB Tech II - Per Diem
Bargaining Unit: EA
Rate of Pay: $41.21/hour + DOE
Summary Responsible for clerical duties including the recording of vital records for the county and state. Assists the RN and surgeons/physicians in the care and treatment of obstetric surgical patients by performing specialized technical skills in the Women & Family Department/Operating Room.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitates communication between nursing staff, respiratory, physicians and all hospital departments using a variety of hospital communication systems, including computer, telephone, and paging systems.
Inputs patient charges into EPIC system, as directed by the W&F Manager.
Completes Birth Certificates, corrects and files with the state and county.
Maintains data for the Paternity Outreach Program (POP), Sierra Nevada regional Dept. of Child Services, invoices the program, and files paternity papers with the State of California.
Maintains the integrity of the sterile field and sterile instruments and supplies used at the surgical site.
Maintains Infant Security and visitor access to secure department
Completes monthly outdates in OB Dept.
Maintains stored tissue (placenta) in dirty utility room.
Assists with patient Admission, Discharge, Transfer in EMR system.
Maintains and orders supplies while ensuring cost effective use of supplies.
Relays messages, requests and instructions in a timely and professional manner.
Answers nurse call system when nursing personnel are unavailable.
Schedules patients for special exams, procedures and transportation.
Performs surgical hand antisepsis.
Responsible for preparing surgical unit for operative procedures by assembling sterile and nonsterile supplies and equipment; responsible for proper care of the instrumentation and equipment in surgery.
Checks and opens sterile supplies and maintains the sterile field per aseptic technique
Assist team members to position the patient on the operating table, surgical preps, and preoperative shaves.
Drapes or assists with draping for surgical procedure as indicated.
Watches and anticipates surgeon needs, prepares and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon efficiently and effectively; holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during surgery.
Understands and implements event related sterility.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Attends and participates in meetings and in-services.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Education/Experience Certificate of completion from college or vocational school Surgical Scrub Technician or 2-3 years relevant experience
Required Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Upon hire
Other Experience/Qualifications Required:
Knowledge of medical terminology specific to obstetric and gynecological procedures
2+ years of surgical scrub experience
To achieve the OB Tech 2 position level, the employee must meet the following requirements and provide documentation for their personnel file:
Complete all required checklists and competencies for tech 2 position
Proficient with strong understanding of additional obstetric and gynecological procedures including but not limited to:
Hysterectomy
D&C
Cystoscopy
Assistance with the orientation and training of new staff members to OR-C including
Set-up and restocking
Location of standard vs emergency equipment and instruments
Physician preference cards
Ability to perform competency checkoffs and perform routine skill/training sessions for OB Techs
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