Staff Nurse II - Level III NICU

Kaiser Permanente • Vacaville, CA

412d

About The Position

The Senior Obstetrical Technician plays a crucial role in the Labor and Delivery Unit by assisting the nursing staff with non-nursing functions. This position involves overseeing the work of other OB Technicians, ensuring the availability and functionality of equipment and supplies, and providing support during patient care processes.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as an Obstetrical Technician.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Responsibilities

• Directs and checks the work of other OB Technicians.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new OB Technicians.
• Checks labor and delivery rooms for adequate equipment and supplies.
• Tracks preventive maintenance on equipment and expiration dates of supplies.
• Sets up emergency equipment.
• Welcomes patients to the unit and escorts them to the appropriate room.
• Obtains Kaiser Card and photo ID from patients.
• Makes temporary patient ID bracelets.
• Transports patients to delivery rooms, Cesarean delivery rooms, ultrasound, or postpartum as needed.
• Checks testing schedules and pulls charts.
• Ensures proper and adequate supply of packs.
• Sets up sterile delivery tables and baby units for delivery.
• Opens packs and sets up for Cesarean deliveries.
• Scrubs for C-sections.
• Assists RN in recovery, delivery, and Cesarean delivery rooms.
• Files monitor strips in envelopes.
• Washes instruments and places them on the central supply cart for sterilizing.
• Transports specimens to the lab.
• Keeps utility and supply rooms neat and organized.
• Answers lights and telephone.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED