OB TECHNICIAN, FH - LABOR & DELIVERY
Froedtert

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.900000

Shift: Shift 3

Job Summary:

The OB Tech will scrub into surgical cases such as c-sections as well as attend and assist during vaginal deliveries.

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the OB Technician performs a variety of routine duties within the obstetric department including organization of environment, stocking of labor rooms, triage rooms, recovery rooms, and OR's, maintenance of equipment including quality control checks, assisting physicians and nurses with operative/delivery room procedures, as well as basic tasks necessary to provide for care, comfort and safety of patients, and clerical support. The OB tech will also perform scrubbing functions for cesarean sections, emergent hysterectomies, postpartum tubal ligations, dilation and curettage procedures, cerclage placement and removal, fetal intervention surgical cases, off unit OB operating room cases including high risk cesarean deliveries and attend trauma cases of pregnant patients. Responsible to the Labor and Delivery Leadership, Charge Nurses and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Previous experience as a Surgical Tech or OB Tech is strongly preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following: a graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Medical Assistant Program (Associate, Diploma, or Certificate), or a graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technologist Program (Associate, Diploma, or Certificate), or CNA or LPN is required. Incumbents in the position prior to October 1, 2016, may substitute this educational requirement with the following statement - minimum of 2 years' work experience in a clinical setting is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and medical terminology is required.

Knowledge of (or ability to learn) surgical tools, sterile technique, as well as effective communication with nursing and physicians is required.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

One of the following is required: State of Wisconsin licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification; or completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Medical Assistant Program, or completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technologist Program. In addition, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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