UChicago Medicine·Harvey, Illinois
The Obstetrics Technician assists with intra-operative care during C-sections and deliveries, maintains sterile fields, and supports nurses with post-delivery patient and newborn care. Additionally, the role performs phlebotomy for blood specimen collection and conducts infant hearing tests.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Obstetrics(OB) Technician in our Obstetrics Department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Under the leadership of the Director/Manager of Patient Care Services and direction of the Registered Nurse(s), participates in the intra-operative care of a patient in the LDRP/OR suites specifically, but not limited to, patients undergoing C-Sections and PPTLs. Also assists the Labor nurses by setting up for deliveries, coaching during deliveries, caring of patients post-delivery and assisting obstetrician as needed during delivery. Is the phlebotomist on the obstetrical unit, performing blood specimen collection on all patients, labor and delivered as well as newborn. Also performs the infant hearing tests on newborns in accordance with Illinois law.
Essential Job Functions
Anticipates the needs of obstetricians surgeons, passing instruments and providing sterile items in an efficient manner. (The majority of time is spent standing.) The OBT is primarily responsible for maintaining the sterile field, being constantly vigilant that all members of the team adhere to aseptic technique
OBTs act as assistants by holding retractors, instruments, suctions and cuts sutures as directed by the surgeon
Removes all delivery equipment after delivery of infant, assuring all equipment room is cleaned and processed according to Infection Control Guidelines
Assists RN during the post-delivery care of patients and newborn by providing clean environment, assisting patients ambulating after delivery, instructing on perinatal care, assisting patients with breast-feeding, and performing initial newborn bath using skill with regard to hypothermal regulation
Contributes information regarding patient condition, needs and goals and information that may assist with discharge planning
Performs physician-ordered venipuncture (blood draws) for blood specimen collection in patients, under the work direction of the RN
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Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, active BLS certification, and completion of a medical terminology course. Successful completion of an OB Scrub program and a phlebotomy program is also required.
Market context
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