Obstetric Technician

County of Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2023 CLOSED ON 7/14/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Obstetric Technician position at County of Santa Clara?

Under supervision, prepares and assists with obstetric surgical procedures and deliveries. Assists the obstetrical team with procedures and equipment needs throughout the labor process as directed and assists with cleaning/restocking after procedure.

The eligibility list will be used for future openings in this classification in Santa Clara Valley Healthcare as they become available.

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  • Assists physicians with examinations and vaginal deliveries;
  • Assists surgeons as a scrub technician using aseptic techniques on Cesarean sections;
  • Participates in setting up an obstetrical operating/delivery room prior to surgery;
  • Opens sterile packs and arranging instruments and supplies according to surgical procedures;
  • Assists in cleaning and restocking operating/delivery rooms with sterile supplies;
  • Conducts daily checks on contents of all oxygen, suction, and electric fetal monitors;
  • Ensures all rooms are set-up and ready for emergencies;
  • Properly cares for equipment and supplies and reports maintenance needs to appropriate personnel;
  • Assists in keeping records of operating/delivery room activities;
  • Assists patients with bed baths, showers, bedpans, bed changes and oral hygiene;
  • Assists as directed in obtaining vital signs;
  • Under RN supervision, responds to patient call lights and provides basic patient comfort measures;
  • Answers telephone calls courteously, responding to routine inquiries and relaying other calls and messages to the appropriate staff;
  • Performs routine clerical duties such as filing, photocopying and ordering supplies;
  • Enters patient charges;
  • Performs other related work as required.
Training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate, OR one year as an OB Technician in an acute care setting OR two years as an Operating Room Aide.

Knowledge of:
  • Basic anatomy and physiology;
  • Basic medical terminology;
  • The principles, practices, and techniques of asepsis and their applications;
  • The various types of equipment, instruments and surgical supplies used in surgical/delivery procedures. 
Ability to:
  • Understand the instructions of the medical and nursing staff and to carry them out precisely and quickly, often under tense and emergency conditions;
  • Engage in continuous active work requiring long periods of standing and physical exertion;
  • Exercise a reasonable amount of manual dexterity in the handling of instruments and surgical supplies;
  • Work closely and effectively with members of the surgical/delivery team;
  • Perform routine clerical work.

Salary : $61,701 - $74,510

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